I was on Suboxone for over decade, I transitioned to sublocade for six months, I had my first clean urine in Jan 2021, I’ve been sober ever since which I never thought was possible. I was barely sick, I struggled with mild anxiety and strong emotions but that passed. Sublocade gave me back my life, please try it people.
It’s miracle, it removes the physical sickness portion of addiction, rest is mental health and basics like people and places. If you want to be sober there is a way, I have found few people want that though. It’s still discouraging as I try to get friends and family to do it, they are not ready I suppose
This is so exciting to read. Congratulations to you! You are inspiring me (I've been on Suboxone for 9 years & have a goal to be off it in 2023. Hearing about Sublocade has been very exciting, as I was dreading a long, uncomfortable taper.
Exactly. Most won’t be truthful because they don’t want you to get healthy. They want you on subs forever so they can charge your insurance that big money and have lifelong addicts, I mean patients 😉
Its 1:30 am & I’ve been desperately researching ways to get off of suboxone for the past hour cuz I can’t sleep. I’ve been on it for over 10 years, & I can’t take the side effects anymore. I’m crying after watching this. I had no idea this was possible. Can’t wait to talk to my doc. Thanks so much for making this video.
That's why after 4.5yrs I switched to 300mg of Sublocade yesterday. The side effects are much less than Suboxone and I'm all about getting off bup for good!
After being on suboxone for 10 plus years (starting at 24mg) and after weaning down to 2 mg; I successfully got off Bup using one shot of 300mg sublocade. I was in shock at the success, it takes time for the anxiety to wear off with respect to the assumption that you're waiting for withdrawal symptoms to develop at some point and they simply never did. It makes me extremely happy that others will benefit from this procedure as I have. Thank you for sharing this information, it's important to get the success stories out there like several of us who have commented. I'm now 12 months past my shot and couldn't imagine feeling any better! I'm me again!
I no longer feel as if I'm imprisoned in my own body, chained to a medication allowing me to be a contributing member of society. That's the primary success I feel. The second would be that I no longer experience the early AM wake ups in withdrawal awaiting my next daily dose, I forgot what it feels like for over a decade to "sleep in". The third biggest impact in my life was the anxiety associated with traveling, being away from home (I travel often for work) and having something happen to my medication; this has happened on more than one occasion and as you can imagine turns into a nightmare real quick. I never intended on incurring a dependency/addiction to opiates, this all came to fruition after three back-to-back-to-back shoulder surgeries. I was on a trajectory of success for most of my life until this derailed me. So what do I ultimately feel better about now? That my path to success is re-established and that I've worked overtime on making up for lost time. If you would've asked me prior to sublocade if I felt I had any chance of getting off of Bup, I would've said no. Similar to your epiphany of how effective this can be, I believe we're all having that similar epiphany both patient and provider alike. I was fortunate to have had a very progressive provider, willing to look at all of the data and take a chance on something different. That willingness is what saved my life and I couldn't be happier with the end result.
@@dreamsingreen-6623 I'm 27 it's November 2022 I've been a prisoner of this since March 2016 and I don't know what to do anymore I'm hopless I've lost my 20s I lost everything I can't take it much longer I just want to try this but I'm terrified to tell my Dr in the fear it will be stopped and they will keep me on the sub. I feel this is just how ill have to be till it kills me or I take myself out.
@@s_shaddows.4939 You should reach out to me. I'm happy to discuss these things with you I've been there and I have found my way out. I had every reason in the world to check out.
I’m on Sublocade, got my last shot several days ago, only did two total (all I could afford or want) and I’m so excited to hit month 5 or 6 when the emotions and endorphins start coming back. Thank you for making this video, more doctors need to be talking about this. The doctors down here in the south tend to not believe in it, I had to hunt down a provider. Some context - I did 300/100 spaced 6 weeks apart. I’m 29 years old, male, was on Suboxone daily for almost 8 years, and never relapsed - but have been ready to get off for a couple years now. The 2mg wall is what kept getting me. I finally was able to find this. I had to spend 4500 because I didn’t have insurance and didn’t want to wait until next year. Had absolutely no wd between the 6 weeks. Also I was on 6mg of Suboxone before switching. Thank you again for putting this out there, many still can’t believe it.
Drainedeyes… please respond ASAP. I have my first appt tomorrow about sublocade. I am afraid to start at the 300 shot mostly afraid about sex complications and constipation from having such a huge amount of bupe… did the first 300 shot feel WAY to strong? Did you have issues with constipation or sex? I am strongly hoping my dr will start me on the 100 mg shot. Thoughts?
@@badass1g I'm 28 and I just got the 300mg shot last month. I was on 16 mg of subutex a day prior and on and off subs for years between relapses. And I can tell you I experienced very little constipation and no issues with my sex life. If u can get the injection I highly suggest it
@@badass1g sorry for the late response, I do think 300 was a bit much for me, but I think it’s good to get 300 if you’re coming from 6-8mg or higher. The issues only last for a few days and then you generally will even back out and adjust to it. I’m around 11 weeks out from my last injection now, still feeling alright. Wishing you the best, if you’re on Reddit, my username is the same as it is here.
I CAN SPEAK SO HIGHLY OFF THIS. I WAS HOOKED ON SUBOXONE 24 MG FOR 4 YEARS. I DID SUBLICAID 3 TIMES. 1 TIME A MONTH FOR 3 MONTHS. MY LAST SHOT OF SUBLICAID WAS IN OCTOBER 2023. ITS JUNE 2023 AND I HAVE FELT 0 WITHDRAWAL SYMTOMS. THIS VIDEO SAVED MY LIFE AND GOT ME OFF THE SUBOXONE AND I AM SOBER. THANK U SO MUCH I RECCOMEND THIS VIDEO TO SO MANY PEOPLE!
@@capo2237I just got my first shot about a week ago. As someone who was on suboxone for almost 10 years I can say it’s tough mentally just because you get so used to taking the strips. I often find myself wanting to take a strip during times when I would normally take my dose. I think once I get over that part I’ll be fine though.
I am currently 2 months off sublocade. I had 5 shots all together, 100 MG each. I am so thankful for this. I want to have a baby and this was a way for me to make sure my body is clean and ready. Thank you for the great information! I hope others will find this medicine and get off their suboxone.
@@MrAkaprimetime tbh i get sweats at night sometimes but other than that I dont feel any other withdrawals. I was on 100mg. I am starting to feel better and better as every day passes by. I dont have any cravings to go use or anything like that. This sublocade really does work wonders. I was on suboxone n methadone for years and it caused me to lose weight cause it would kill my appetite. But sublocade withdrawal are like 5% of what withdrawal from suboxone or methadone feel like.
I pray and hope that anyone that's trapped in the vicious Suboxone cycle is able to get out. I was finally able to go cold turkey off Suboxone after 6yrs. I've been 40 days clean but the first two weeks of acute withdrawals were literally hell. You can do it too just stay strong and remember your mind is stronger than your body.
Sublocade really does work trust me subox is horrible, the withdarawals from sux and sublocade are night and day difference. I am off 2 months now and feel much better. hope yu get off this stuff too,
@@PickemMMAI have been on Suboxone 5.5 yrs now. I have tried weining myself off and had to go back up. I'm down to 2mg/day and going to be starting Sublocade soon. I have to switch to a different facility as my current provider is not licensed for Sublocade unfortunately. I'm excited and nervous but beyond ready to be free from all of it! It is so encouraging to see others like you who have been successful ❤
This just brought me so much hope! Thank you. Ive been on and off Suboxone for a while but now Ive had 2 and a half years and I want to get off but I have been scared. Idk if you will see this Doc but thank you so much!
Hi Dr. Ken Starr. I just wanted to Thank you for videos. I live over 2000 miles from you but I used your information and even sent your videos to my VA doctor! I finally got the 100 mg Sublocade shot after 6 years of suboxone and success!! I tapered down to 2 mg for many months and only needed the single 100 mg shot. It was your videos that gave me hope!! Getting this Sublocade from VA was very hard, I had to wait months but another wellness clinic wanted me to go through so many hoops to get it and that it would have cost me at least 5K with all their mandatory intake red tape! I only have insurance through the VA. Anyway I want you to know you are helping people all around the country and world, I know this does not increase your wallet personally, so I wanted to at least thank you for making these videos!!!
I’ve been on Suboxone for 4 years and tried to stop cold turkey. The withdrawals were brutal,I was lethargic, anxiety ridden, and exhausted. I called my Doctor, and he refilled my prescription. This sounds like a great way to cut loose from Suboxone. Thank you for sharing this information Doctor ! 👏👏
I was on suboxone for over 5 years and got one injection of sublocade and never went back for a second. Very tolerable barely any b bad symptoms. Now I’m medication free!!!
Be careful because in 6 months you might start feeling it. I went back to suboxone bc I was weak… now I am back on sublocade and had my last shot about 6 weeks ago
@@natbenny I feel weak and crappy too but it’s been like 6 months at least. I’ll get through it’s not hindering me from doing anything or functioning but I don’t feel bc great that’s for sure
😯I am stunned. This gives me hope of getting off suboxone. 12+ years on this drug and not once has any doctor would taper me. Its all about the money that's why this drug hasn't been in the spotlight. Thank you Dr. Starr so much!
@MainelyW212 0 withdrawals at all man it's a miracle drug. Got my last shot February 3rd and have felt no withdrawal since. Didn't need any other meds either. I got 2 300mg shots and one 100mg shot and that was it. Goodluck! Don't worry at all.
Jeezus - I had no idea this existed!! I literally just found out yesterday about how Bup messes up your teeth! I've been on it for 13 years, 20mg a day, and this past year I've lost 3 molars on the bottom & majority of my remaining teeth are loose! I could not figure out why this was happening until I met with a Dr who was filling in for mine & told me I needed to rinse after every dose - Ive never heard this before. I need to have all of my bottom teeth replaced (or live on oatmeal) which is like $25K!! Anyway - I have entertained tapering now for years but am always too anxious to pull the trigger. This sounds like a miracle - which is what Sub was for me when I found it, so I believe this is possible. But again, I've never had a doctor even mention this to me as an option!! Thank you so much for this info, I will pursue this. I'm in Seattle area if anyone knows of anywhere doing this?
Omg it messes up your teeth??? Wow I had no clue! What else does it do to you? I want to sue these drug makers for not disclosing how addictive it is or all the issues it gives you. Please tell me more. I’m going to get off this shit. It makes me mean and aggressive. I’m done. I’m beyond thankful I saw this video and your comment. Thank you for sharing ❤
@@SunshineBear1211 Google "Suboxnne Dental Damage Lawsuit (or something along those lines) and you'll see the info to submit in the class action lawsuit. You have to show your dental records before getting on it & the dental damage you've suffered since. Unfortunately for me, I didn't really have a regular dentist at that time (over 10 years ago) because I didn't have dental insurance so I can't produce the "before" records. Which really sucks because I could not figure out why I had all these dental issues over the last few years when I never have really had any issues before and now I have to replace all of my bottom teeth when I can afford it - in the meantime, only mushy foods for me!
Start sublocade next month,been on subs for 6 years…can’t complaine they gave me my life back,but really looking forward to not having to depend on anything and actually be clean…can’t wait to have a normal Pooh again too lol
Posted comments before but it’s been 15 months since last shot. It does work. I did have a rough spell from may to around now. Wicked insomnia. The last week I’ve finally started to sleep again. Was told I’m nuts at the place and no one has done it yet. I said yes but I truly don’t want this anymore and am only physically addicted. But I know it’s out now. No bumps, sex drive has been back for a while and I go to bathroom once or twice a day when I used to be on the bathroom floor from only going once a week. Might be rough for a period of time but it’s not even close to the withdrawal we all know. Feel like a theme I notice is insomnia is the withdrawal on this for people. Always dealt with bone pain, anxiety, depression, rsl and insomnia. This time it was insomnia with some jerky legs but that was the only symptom at least and noticed that a lot with others too.
My clinic just started offering this. My doctor has told me about it a couple years ago. I’ve been going for 6 years and I’m ready to come off. I’m at 6mg for a few months now. I was planning on going to 4mg next month anyway, so I’m going to see about trying the shot after a month or two at 4mg. My life is completely different than it was, my mind is nothing like it was, and now the only time I think for a second about getting high is when I go to the doctor for my script and pay over $200 because my insurance doesn’t cover the doctor. Thank you for this, even tho I’m late seeing it.
I was on suboxone for 7 years straight and was tired of being dependent on it and being in a dark place and decided to hop on sublocade. I took 2 doses of 300mg and 2 doses of 100mg. I’m 30 days out without getting another shot and feel great with NO WITHDRAWAL!! This shot is AMAZING!!! 🙏🏼 Now, not everyone’s body is the same so could be sooner or later for some
Beware. I did the same as you and stayed off last shot for 9 months but then the light withdrawal effect came in. It took that long for the shot to ware off
I did 300 then 200 then 150 x 2 and down to 100 next month and it will be my last I believe. Any withdrawal at all? Sweats cold chills ect ? I'm scared to death 💀 as I am a single mom of 2 Littles and caregiver for my mother . I have to work to get by and I just can't afford to mess it up.
Oh my God watching this video makes me wanna cry. I’ve been wanting to get off of Suboxone so bad and now I see light at the end of the tunnel. I’m gonna talk to my doctor about this.
You have no idea what good news this is, it is such a strong hold, handcuffed stuck feeling on suboxone. I am thankful for it keeping me safe and away from the bad stuff but now I am 4 years on it again stuck, been perfect the whole time 0 relapses but just can't face kicking it again. I was on it before for 8 years and kicked so insanely badly getting off (like 50 days of withdrawals) but I did it and was clean 4 years off everything even subs but then relapsed for just like 1 month and got stuck back on the subs again. I am going to get the sublocade asap and taper off I am more than ready again to do this and would rather not be dying and so insanely sick if I can.
Thank you so much this gives me such high hopes to finally be free of long term Suboxone use. I'm ready and hope that this comes to my area soon! This will give me myself and my life back.
I was on 16 mg strips a day for 2 years, switched to sublocade for 6 months ( 6 , 300 mg shots) stopped the shot, zero withdrawal whatsoever. Sublocade is 100% the best way to get off suboxone hands down it's not even an argument.
Ben on the strips for 12 years and it was miserable, finally went in for the shot and just kicked the stripes, it's my 2nd month and I'm glad and proud to say I don't feel anything, well a bit worried and anxious, little sweating here n there, not bad at all, I'm going in for a low dose next month and I'm praying that this would be it for good.
@@svtkilr i tapered off with films. I was at 1/2 mg for 15 days and was fine.. I jumped after 8 days of 1/4 mg but started feeling symptoms after 4 days.
@@Terri-s2z I feel younger and stronger than I have in years. I quit smoking on Halloween!!! It's been an awesome ride. My body has changed and so have I. I'm so grateful to have walked away from opioid use disorder.
@@svtkilr Sorry I missed your comment. I jumped at . 25mgs but was already feeling symptoms after 4 days. I think .5 mgs is the lowest I could go. I wasn't dopesickat any time. Just the dam insomnia.
I didn't even know this existed till my methadone doctor told me! I've been on methadone for 8 years and I'm currently pregnant. I'm going into an impatient to get switch to Suboxone because it will be better for me and the baby and it'll be easier for me to detox from the Suboxone after I have him and then I found out they have these shots and I'm so happy that I can use this and have maybe six months worth of shots and be free! I've been avoiding detoxing from the methadone because I know there'll be a point where I'll start feeling like crap so this is a godsend!
Hi how much methadone were you on? And how did you transition to suboxane? Was there alot of withdrawals to switch of to suboxane? I'm currently on 12mg of liquid methadone and am waiting for my doctor to help me get to my first shot. Hope you are well. Thanks in advance for reading my post.
@@6c122I was taking 60mg of methadone for 15 years and 1mg xan too and the first dose of subs I took put me in the worst withdrawals I have ever had i didnt sleep for 5 days I was sick for 12 days I was told that I didn’t have all of the opioid my system but I stopped taking the methadone 40 hours prior to my 1st dose but I was told that 16mg was way too much for my 1st dose of subs so after beating those withdrawals i found a dr to get me the right dose and I’m on 12mg and I feel almost back to my normal self it’s just that the withdrawals messed my body up bad! It’s been 2 months on subs and I’m on 8-9mg without my dr knowing that but he knows I want to start a taper asap. Just make sure you have all the methadone out your body or your a 10 on the COW system I thought I was a 10 and I still got sever withdrawals basically the worst withdrawals a person can get i conquered. Learn from me get the right dose and make sure you are in full blown withdrawals before that first dose I know it sucks being that sick but being in precipitated withdrawals is 20 times worst! Lmk if you need anything answered I’m here 🤟🏽
I was addicted to Vicodin years ago. I had 2 herniated discs in my neck. I only took it as prescribed, but had a hard time getting off of it after my surgery. I was placed on Suboxone and have been on it for 15 years. It has destroyed my teeth, but have been so afraid of the withdrawals again. My insurance wouldn’t cover Sublocade when it first came out, but it does now. I did my first dose of 300 and have had 3 at 100. The thought of just stopping scares the crap out of me. My doctor has explained that it basically tapers you off of it by just stopping the Sublocade. He said I can go to 75, 50 and 25 if I want, but he hasn’t done that for any of his patients. So, you suggest just stopping? No taper needed even for us that have been on Suboxone for years. Also, I had no problems going from Suboxone to Sublocade and no issues going from 300 to 100. In fact, it has been awesome. It is such a relief not having to worry about taking something.
Female 40 yrs old been on Suboxone 3 years. Took 2 300 mg shots no problems it was great. Got the first 100 mg shot Wednesday and been in full withdrawal. I think I wasn't ready for 100 mg, I feel absolutely terrible.
Omg that’s awful! Did your dr do anything to help you? I hope that doesn’t happen to me. Does your dr regularly get ppl off subs with this method? I’m probably going to have to educate my dr about this because it’s never been an option as far as I know.
Just took my last (2nd) shot 300 then 100 so far it’s a life saver! Game changer. Suboxone use 6 years. Thank u for having the guts to admit you were wrong! And sharing ur amazing experience
Just got my first suffocated shot a week and a half ago 100 mg after 20 years on heroin and 2 years on methadone. It is amazing there is no UPS or Downs. Probably going to get three or four more 100 mg shots before I'm done but I am already so thankful for it so so thankful. A million times better than methadone a million times better and you feel so much of your emotions and you're not crowded and numbed like methadone. And I was only on 35 to 40 mg of methadone most of the time. Milligrams of methadone I was still it was severely impacting me I was getting way way too high off it. I was getting so high off the methadone that it was like being wired for sound it was truly uncomfortable high. God bless this man❤ 🙏
I wanna do this but I am so scared of it. My only worry is the action of needing to take something and yes I know that’s my addiction. I split my medicine 3 times a day and been doing this for 10 years almost. I desperately want to taper n get off but I just can’t ! My Brain is so addicted! I get addicted to everything! Coffee, smoking, energy drinks, whatever my brain likes , it’s over! Thank you for this video because I need a swift kick in the butt! I need to get back to my normal self and it’s been a long time! I am addicted to suboxone! How silly!
I feel you girl. I’m the exact same way. When I first switched to the shot I had a hard time and felt I needed extra suboxone still but eventually I ran out and i felt perfectly fine. You can do it!! I promise you you can! I’m in the process of trying myself
Same here 3 x a day and I get addicted to everything my Brain likes we sound alot alike in that aspect and I just want to be back to my normal self as well. I am very hopeful and have tons of faith in God. I find praying meditating working out and fasting helps me a lot when I taper down. I was planning on getting off with or without the shot I just feel like Im cheating myself and can't have the life I deserve if I stay on Suboxone any longer. It's been close to 7 years and that's 7 years too long. This sublocade definitely is sounding like a sign from above and I just found out about this today and then found this video and comments and extremely grateful and hopeful for myself and others as well. You can do this we can do this humans are capable of so much. So many things that were considered impossible 50 years ago and 100 years ago are no possible and getting off of this is something that is more then possible let's do this.
Same here, I've been on Suboxone ten years 16mg and I would break them into pieces and take them through the day. I got sick of being dependent and got the shot but my addictive mind is my worst enemy. It's hard adjusting to not taking the medication everyday and getting that boost. They gave me a 7 day supply on 2- 4mg a day and I can't help but battle myself on wanting to take it all day. It's a tough habit to break out of. Know you are not alone and absolutely just give the shot a try. It's worth it and if it doesn't work just keep in mind make sure you find a good compassionate doctor that will be understanding and work with you. My first doctor was all about the money. If I didn't have 150$ every 3 weeks I would be screwed till I found a way to get it. Find a doctor that doesn't work that way and will take your insurance and see you once a month
I got my first injection last month of 300mg and I go back in a few weeks for another 300mg shot. Idk how long my provider plans to keep me on it but nonetheless, it's a miracle medicine for me. I'm over relapsing and I don't want to be dependent on bup my whole life. Thanks for the video
Dr. Starr, I felt so much hope about finding a way to get off Suboxone after watching your video. I live in Dallas and would be very grateful to know if you know of any doctors here that use sublocade . Thank you so much for posting this video.
please let me know if you've found anything! I'm also in Dallas and every doctor I've spoken with either doesn't have it, or will only prescribe it regularly. No one believes that it can be used as a means for stopping bupe altogether.
Hey Ken my name is Ian, I saw you when you were first starting your practice in Osos. Well, all these years I’m still on Subs (with a few years of relapse in between). After seeing this video I’ve decided to try and use this method to get off. Historically I have very long lasting withdraw symptoms (insomnia/anxiety) but I’m hopeful this works. Appreciate the video.
No wonder I felt the drop from 300mg sublocade to 100mg! I had the 300mg shot for 1 full year. I was really disappointed that I wasn't better educated. It's been 10 months of being on 100mg shot and I'm sick of having to go in once a month. Sometimes, they don't even have my shot. I take time off work for no reason. It's been 45 days since my last shot. I don't feel any withdrawal symptoms. I'm hopeful. Thank you for this video! Glad I came across it.
This is crazy…especially since the manufacturer of Sublocade says if you want to taper off you should stop the injections and switch to Suboxone strips. Now come to find out, it’s the exact opposite…
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video!!! I’m going to do this. I had no idea this was possible. I’ve been on this for 3 years and I’m only on 4 mg so hopefully it won’t be too bad. I read somewhere in the comments that I WILL have withdrawal symptoms after the shot leaves my system. Is this correct?
Hey Doctor ! Amazing stuff ! Suffering from nalbuphine shots and now Suboxone addiction. I live in South Florida. Where can i get help with this sublocade shot ?
Hey Matt. How long were you on subs for? I’ve been on 16MG/daily for 4+ years now and probly did 8-16MG’s daily on and off for 2.5 years before that. How did the first shot go? Do you actually feel the same all day??
I just got off Sublocade about 2 months ago, I do get some night sweats. But the withdrawal are not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Now I am fully off everything. I have some clonidine that I have been thinking about taking for the night sweats.
Tired of the sleepiness I get from sub. After 6 hours I start getting the yawns and my eyes start watering. Cold turkey doesn’t work because the night sweats and lower back pain. One day I’ll beat it.
If sublocasde can be found in the system for up to 175- 300 days, then would one begin to withdrawl after several months after there last shot? Im asking because i currently take suboxone and would like to cover all the bases of sublocade before switching
From what I’ve read ** the manufacturer says that you can go as long as 44 days before symptoms of withdrawal could potentially arise. But it’ll all be dependent on what you’re taking daily of Suboxone now and the strength of the doses you are given by the provider.
I took Suboxone 16mgs daily, started Sublocade and had no problems transitioning, 2 shots of 300mg, 100 mgs for a year and last shot was 3 months ago. So far so good and no withdrawals whatsoever. It’s the way to be free of MAT when you know you’re ready.
15+ yrs on subs. Here’s my experience. Started subs in 08-09, Doc said might have to be on for life, was a miracle at the beginning, that first couple years I know I would have gone back. Tried several times to taper, got very very close below 1mg. One time to .25mg. But after feeling like shit for months it was hard to keep going. Then couple accidents, had to take high dose sub and or pain meds which really set me back. Was on about 16mg strips. Started 300 shot august 7 2023. First two weeks were great, then got withdrawals. Next shot (300) in sept. Felt like crap and I believe it was from too much sub in my system, exercise did nothing to help. I assumed it was lack of sub at the time, but looking back now it was too much. Went two months to November for the 100 shot. First two weeks fine, then needed to supplement. Next month doc gave half a 300 shot and it worked pretty well. Then 100 shot. The next two 100 shots were spread out 7 weeks mostly due to insurance not covering, had to supplement with strips in between, and still had some strong withdrawals over that time. Made a plan with doc to do 3-4 more 100 shots on schedule monthly. May 16, June 16, last shot july 17! Supplemented May and June 2mg every 4 days, probably did not need it. A little over a month after last shot I got some withdrawals that lasted a week, some anxiety, felt cold a lot and used exercise to combat feeling rough. Some light withdrawals come and go since then, but not too bad. As we all know any level of w/d is not easy though. I’m very active which helps, running or hiking daily helps a lot and have a very fast metabolism. Been 80 days now and seems like its getting easier, so far it’s like a miracle and I would highly recommend getting on the shot.
I have been sober from everything since 2016. I take less than 2 mg of Suboxone a day. I cannot get off of it. I was even thinking of spending $10,000 and going to Mexico and doing Ibogaine. I’m trying to find a provider for sublicade right now. I’m praying this works.
Get ibogaine from the net and do it yourself. You'll vomit and trip for a while. And have someone there if you're worried but I've used it many times to come off. 2gm I use because I'm 100kg
It's true, sublocade is a miracle when you're ready to come off suboxone/Tex. Unfortunately it's expensive if you don't have insurance that covers it. The only thing that scares me is once you take the shot, there's no going back, and if you get hurt (like a car accident, for example), you can't come off of it in order for pain meds to work. I had a friend in recovery who had 1 single 100mg shot and 3 whole months later he tried to to get high, and no matter how much illicit opioids he did it didn't make a difference at all.
This is such great news. Thank you so much for the information. I started at 16mg and was on that dose for over 6 years. The past three months I've tapered to 12mg and felt no difference. I'm going to start taking only 1 8mg strip tomorrow and I'm sure I will still feel no difference. I am determined to be rid of this stuff. I just had my doctors visit yesterday and wish I had known this information... I hope that I can be Bupe-free by the end of this year, or at the latest the beginning of next. Thanks again.
I've been taking 2 mg A day for about 4 months this is the worst medicine ever I'm still having a real hard time coming off everyone is different though but for me I'm in my 3 day and the sickness is brutal I'm trying one foot in front of the other this is my 3rd attempt I really hope I can leave it behind this time and good luck as well it only gets worse if you keep taking it I lost a feeling in my feet from that medicine. Anyway I hope everyone that wants off makes it truly
3 years on suboxoen here I taper down to 0.1 I had no physical WD mental fog and depression lasted exactly 4 weeks I feel grate now so there is hope stop taking it asap that is energy killer and you need energy to manifest your dreams that’s not who you are you are lot more than you think if anyone need help pls write I’ll give you tips
Eat once a day around 2 restaurants of the time fast 17 to 18 hours food to let the body repair it self meal should be clean beef salad celery beets you can change it ever day watermelon is must take ashwaganda Leon’s main shiljain to repair your testosterone and they contain magnesium in them bananas and lions main mushrooms exercise 4 to 5 days a week for the first 3 months try to exercise every day as much as you can just move and absolutely no proces food no sugar and watch only motivational videos nothing else it will still be hard but only way to make it to repair the damage suboxone is by far the worst drug to be created for human kind it kills your spirit just truck you to think you are not high but you are very much so it’s very dangerous and very sneaky drug and you don’t want to do this alone you will lose people you love around because they will not understand why you are the way you are your motivation will be gone for a year or more but you just keep going until is over and it will be over and you will get everything back everything you lose you will get it back when it’s over !! They will call you lazy sick they will have problems with you and usually is your family but you keep going because when it’s over it will be like heaven just land it on your shoulders
I could use any tips. Been on it for 10 years. I’m now up to 24mgs since about 3-4 months ago. I’m ready for anything to get off of this and get my freedom back. Just sucks because I have to work and go to school.
@@Willie_Junior get lower as much as you can 0.1 the lowest the better at this point no physical WD but mental fog now try fasting as much as you can go water faster 3 days nothing but water your body will repair it self then go one meal a day rest time still fast the longer you fast the faster you recover best tip I can give you and it will still take a year to get your mood back but you will be ok
This is really good information to have I’m on methadone and really fearing tapering someday, considering switching to bupe possibly and doing sublocade to get off eventually is that feasible or not? I’m definitely willing to jump off and feel a little bit of pain for a few days to make the switch but I’m just really fearful of tapering down from methadone and suffering for months
Seems like a great plan to me. I'm 5 yrs on subs and waiting to see if my insurance will cover sublocade. I've tried tapering slowly for 6 months and got down to very low mg daily and couldn't come off. Dr got mad for me for it and I asked if I'd have to take it forever and he said yes. Hopefully he will help with coming off using sublocade and be there if I need help. It's scary
I've taken Suboxone 16mg for ten years. I'm at the end of my first sublocade shot. So far no withdrawal symptoms. I'm in my head a bit and at times I miss taking the Suboxone for the boosts of energy but that is it. If you truly want your freedom back get the sublocade shot. If you don't mind being dependent on something so you can get that boost and numbness then find a good Suboxone doctor that will stay and work with you. These was my two hardest battles for me. I have a love and hate for Suboxone. I love the way it makes me feel at times but I hate what it does to my life sometimes and being dependent on them can be a bit worry some.
@@hollylaprade2903ten years ago I didn't even know Suboxone was addicting till I no longer could get the medication. I went five months straight in withdrawal. I worked almost every day and my legs felt like they was going to shred off and every night I woke up in a puddle of sweat. My last doctor told me I had to be on it forever. My new doctor I told them I wanted to try getting off and asked about the sublocade shot. So far it has worked for me. Don't even bother tapering of the subs. Even if you get to a crumb you will still withdrawal for months. Instead get the sublocade shot that stays in your system for a year so that your body learns to very slowly get off with no withdrawals. I hope you the best, you are not alone.
@@mws183wow how many MGs did you take of subs? How long has it been since your last shot? I heard of many people jumping off subs at a low low dose with minimal withdrawals but I definitely would get the shot instead of doing a super long exhausting taper. I only been on subs for less than 2 months and I told my Dr that I want to start a taper and he’s all for it until I’m good on my dose I guess one day at a time. Or just do the shot and be done with them. How many shots did you get? How are you feeling now?
@@mws183 wow 5 months of withdrawals that’s horrible bro I went into the worst precipitated withdrawals syndrome when I took my first ever dose of subs I didn’t sleep for 5 days or eat hardly anything it was the worst 10’days of my life and I’ve had covid and this was 20x worse than that. My body has still not fully recovered yet I have about 85-90% energy back from 40-50% when I was having those withdrawals. One day at a time right
Thank you 4 this u are a blessing u know how frustrating it is to have detox facilities say it only takes 7 days to get off suboxone lol idiots these facilities need u to teach them new developments in medicine.. old school medicine doesn't cut it please spread this news everyone
Iv been on methadone for 6yrs Suboxone for 9yrs buprenorphine for 5yrs sublicade for a yr now been on buprenorphine for few years I can say the switch to the one shot a month in your stomach was the best for me I could and should have stayed off all of it for good. I am thinking of getting the shot to stop withdrawing it does work. I am stuck in a hard spot it helps the pain in my legs back and shoulder once off it I’m constantly in severe pain all day all night. But I want off of it badly. I know it is not healthy for me. Next month is the jump for me one shot and I’m walking away for good I pray.. I will deal with the pain in my body it’s so bad but I’d rather live then to be unhealthy. Not saying it’s unhealthy for others.
Good luck brother you got this. I've been on subs for about 7 years and am about to try this sublocade shots to get off. I'm on around 2mg a day I've been as low as .25 but yes I too have lots of injury's and pain I was getting 200 percs from the Drs when I was 16 and I'm 38 now. But exercise and eating healthy especially fasting helps me alot. Saunas cold showers hot tubs pools all help. But pain is pain so I feel u brother but I too want my life back and to be completely sober I think no matter what we have to go through it to get through it
I am tapering off methadone, I hit a wall. I can’t get lower than 63 mg without having withdrawals can supplicate help me wean off MAT without withdrawals
Dang, you're in CA! I'm in Texas and my doctor doesn't want to give me anything, just a taper. 🙄 I've been dragging my feet, but I don't want to be on this medication anymore! Do you know any doctors in North Texas that run practices like yours? Thank 🙏
Hi ! This is so helpful ! I’ve been on suboxone for 6.5 years, 25 years old and I have my first appointment on Friday. For 100mg transitioning from 2mg suboxone, i have work later that day and the days after and and really worried im going to feel too nauseous, n drowsy. Do you have any tips ?
Soo this is what I just did, I was only on 4mg a day, and doctor suggested I take the 100mg shot instead of the 300mg. I am soo glad , because even when I got the 100mg , I was "high" like I hadn't been in years , but it only lasted for about 2 days, then it leveled off. Now I am 3 weeks in and soo far I just feel normal, scheduled to go back and get another 100mg in a week, but I am not sure if I should go get it or I should just try to stop altogether. The doctor said even with this 1 100mg shot , it would slowly taper out for like a year.
Doc, i have a question. I'm really struggling while on suboxone. Not craving opiates kind of struggling, but mornings are absolutely horrible. I'm on 12 mg a day, 8 in morning 4 at night. I'm 151 lbs, and idk if it's the buprenorphine wearing off in the morning causing borderline withdrawal symptoms, but I get so depressed and can not go about my day until I feel stable. My question is, how can I dose properly to avoid the morning disaster? In your experience from what you've seen?
I used to feel absolutely disgusting in the morning as well.. I started taking 3 magnesium pills at night. During the day I take 2 vitamin D pills and 2 homocysteine supreme pills . It’s helped tremendously for the mornings. I did get blood work done with Marek health tho and just a heads up, the appointments and blood work were expensive but honestly worth it bc it helped my mood swings and mornings. Also if your playing with your dose, like taking more some days and less other days it screws with your body as well. Take the same dose everyday. That alone should help a bit.
Take 6 mg in am then 6 at night. Or just reverse your current dose am to pm. And how long have you been on subs. The mornings suck in the begining when you go from a hard opiate to subs for a little while. Then your brain starts to adjust. Look at the positive that you are sleeping at all and threw the night til morning. Many do not sleep well a while. So stay positive you e made it this far everything gets better with time.
So if 300 mg shot creates a daily state of " 48 mg" per day feelimg thats over 4 times stronger. Which is my concern. Im on 3 mg a day. So if i took the 100 mg shot it will hit me like i took 13 mg strip????? Thats to much for me inwill get sick from taking to much. I dont think i understand. Please help
My doctor reckons that you should be on 8mg of Suboxone before considering the injection, I had my first injection today after being on 8mg for the last two years, really wanting to quit Suboxone all together it's such a headf@ck
It won't hit you that hard because of the slow release, I had a 96mg shot today and my doctor told me to return within a fortnight or 3 weeks just to test the waters and he also gave me a week worth of 8mg strips just incase I start feeling bad
My husband took Sublocade after only being on suboxone for two days and never felt sick. He only took one shot and it wore off over a few months slowly. No withdrawals. Medi Cal covers it. Do you know if any other insurance covers it?
Where are you located? I need to get off Suboxone, but last time I tried the w/d lasted over a month and I went back on. I couldn’t take the w/d’s any longer.
I'm looking into this have an appointment tomorrow. I've been on 8mg Suboxone a day for 2 years. It's been great with like no side effects but it's expensive and I just want to be free finally.
Man. You are a godsend. I wrote a long comment before I even watched the video, but you directly answered my question. I was on 4mg a day for the past 4 years. There was not much protocol, but the doctor suggest the 100mg shot instead of the 300mg. Just got it 2 weeks ago. I was asking if I should go back and get the 2nd or if It would be just as easy after the 1st. I think I will go back and get the 2nd and then just be done with it. Thank you soo much for some added confidence in this mechanism of getting off.
Hi bro, let me know how it goes and if you end up getting off the Suboxone all together I'm Australian and been on Suboxone strips for 3 years down to 8mg now But just had my first shot today of Buvidal, good luck mate hope all works out for you
It’s a phenomenal way to get off Suboxone. It’s so gradual. It’s wonderful. I’m still on Suboxone. I plan on taking the shot as soon as I get more stable.
Ok doc so if I'm on 24 mlg a day and I get a 300mlg shot what is the active daily dose of the sublacade going to be will it be more or less then the 24mlg I take now daily??? Thanks
Hi Iam an Aussie 29 years old Been taking suboxone strips for 3 years at 8mg Had my first injection today 96mg of "Buvidal" I do want to get off the injection in a couple months, I have to return in 28 days and get more injections, Watching this video gives me hope and the belief that I can eventually get off this.
