Buprenorphine use in Florida
Buprenorphine is very popular as an opioid medication. There are a lot of similarities between Buprenorphine and other opioids like codeine, heroin or morphine, but the euphoric effect that it produces is less, as compared to other opioids, making it easy for an individual to stop its intake. This medication is also used in the form of pain killers and for the treatment of opiate addiction. Even though Buprenorphine is effective in various treatments, it is not advisable to take it without the prescription of a doctor or in case of any allergy to its components. In case you have a lung or liver problem, head injury or any other disease then make sure that you tell your doctor about it before Buprenorphine is prescribed to you.
Two formulations of this drug are used in opiate (Oxycontin, percocet, oxycodones and other opiates) addiction therapy. One is Subutex (pure Buprenorphine) designed for use in addiction treatment initial stages. The second formulation is Suboxone (containing an anti-abuse component) for use in the treatment maintenance stage. These two formulations block the opiate effects and reduce the cravings. Buprenorphine is the only drug for opiate addiction treatment that physicians can prescribe. It is available in the market under the brand names: Buprenex and Subutex. Other generic or brand formulations are also available.
When this drug was introduced in the market for the public in 2002 as the first narcotic drug approved for opioid treatment, safeguards were used because of the rise in prescription drug abuse and pharmaceutical diversion in Florida. You can obtain Buprenorphine from your local pharmacy and the treatment therapy involving this drug is more convenient as compared to methadone therapies. Since this drug doesn’t produce respiratory depression and high level of sedation and reduces the craving for heroin, even if high doses are taken, it is not considered harmful. In fact, high Buprenorphine doses can precipitate the symptoms of withdrawal in people who are addicted to opiates. But in many cases overdoes can result in seizures, slow breathing, weakness, dizziness, confusion, coma and tiredness.
Even though Buprenorphine is effective in certain cases, it is susceptible to abuse just like methadone. Many safety measures have been taken in Florida and all over the US to provide a guard against the diversion of the drug and the abuse and illegal distribution of Buprenorphine. This drug is able to increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness in a very dangerous manner. It can also cause dependence on drugs that means that the symptoms of withdrawal can occur if you stop using it too quickly. Always remember that this medicine is not meant for occasional use and you should never stop taking it without consulting your doctor.
Buprenorphine is very popular as an opioid medication. There are a lot of similarities between Buprenorphine and other opioids like codeine, heroin or morphine, but the euphoric effect that it produces is less, as compared to other opioids, making it easy for an individual to stop its intake. This medication is also used in the form of pain killers and for the treatment of opiate addiction. Even though Buprenorphine is effective in various treatments, it is not advisable to take it without the prescription of a doctor or in case of any allergy to its components. In case you have a lung or liver problem, head injury or any other disease then make sure that you tell your doctor about it before Buprenorphine is prescribed to you.
Two formulations of this drug are used in opiate (Oxycontin, percocet, oxycodones and other opiates) addiction therapy. One is Subutex (pure Buprenorphine) designed for use in addiction treatment initial stages. The second formulation is Suboxone (containing an anti-abuse component) for use in the treatment maintenance stage. These two formulations block the opiate effects and reduce the cravings. Buprenorphine is the only drug for opiate addiction treatment that physicians can prescribe. It is available in the market under the brand names: Buprenex and Subutex. Other generic or brand formulations are also available.
When this drug was introduced in the market for the public in 2002 as the first narcotic drug approved for opioid treatment, safeguards were used because of the rise in prescription drug abuse and pharmaceutical diversion in Florida. You can obtain Buprenorphine from your local pharmacy and the treatment therapy involving this drug is more convenient as compared to methadone therapies. Since this drug doesn’t produce respiratory depression and high level of sedation and reduces the craving for heroin, even if high doses are taken, it is not considered harmful. In fact, high Buprenorphine doses can precipitate the symptoms of withdrawal in people who are addicted to opiates. But in many cases overdoes can result in seizures, slow breathing, weakness, dizziness, confusion, coma and tiredness.
Even though Buprenorphine is effective in certain cases, it is susceptible to abuse just like methadone. Many safety measures have been taken in Florida and all over the US to provide a guard against the diversion of the drug and the abuse and illegal distribution of Buprenorphine. This drug is able to increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness in a very dangerous manner. It can also cause dependence on drugs that means that the symptoms of withdrawal can occur if you stop using it too quickly. Always remember that this medicine is not meant for occasional use and you should never stop taking it without consulting your doctor.
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Information on this page last updated on 10/19/2007