Posted by Elizabeth on August 9, 2001, at 22:02:04
In reply to Re: buprenorphine, posted by desertflower on August 9, 2001, at 17:28:40
> thank you for the information,elizabeth! yes, JOJO, subutex is buprenorphine.
True, but Subutex is a sublingual pill. We don't have it here; we only have the injectable solution. If you're going to ask a doctor about it, use the generic name (buprenorphine). It's in the PDR (the big book of drug monographs that all doctors have). The brand name is Buprenex; there is also at least one generic (it's still expensive though).
> any valid online pharmacies?
Buprenorphine is a controlled substance. I'm not sure if it would be legal to get it without a prescription, or for a U.S. doctor to prescribe it as maintenance treatment for opioid addiction. Is anyone here more clear on these issues?
I get buprenorphine as an antidepressant; it's also used for pain (although retail pharmacies won't stock it -- they'll have to special order it). Maintenance treatment of opioid dependence is a very charged political issue in the U.S.A., and people who want to get treatment have to go through a lot of hassle.
-elizabeth
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