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Suboxone and opioid addiction?

After taking Suboxone if a person were to re-labs on taking opioid drugs what are the side effects?

Female | 39 years old

2 Answers

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Relapse after a period of sobriety is a high risk time for overdose. Suboxone can make the opioids feel less euphoric. Relapse is common while trying to stop any substance use. I encourage you not to give up and to continue to engage in treatment.
This is a very broad-range question. In general, one should taper Suboxone very slowly. If you cut Suboxone too fast you will have severe withdrawal symptoms.
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