Posted by desertflower on August 10, 2001, at 7:42:25
In reply to Re: buprenorphine, legal issues, off the internet » Elizabeth, posted by shelliR on August 9, 2001, at 23:54:39
> > > thank you for the information,elizabeth! yes, JOJO, subutex is buprenorphine.
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> > 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).
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> > > any valid online pharmacies?
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> > 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?
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> > 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.
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> > -elizabeth
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> I think it's legal to get a three month supply of drugs from out of the country. I haven't read the law, but I have gotten meds from Europe with no problems. I think buprenorphine is available from http://www.healthcarepharma.com/: sublingual pills; at least they used to be available.
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> ShelliElizabeth,JoJo and Shelli:
Thank you all so much for your knowledge. Yes, it is a loaded political issue here;I wish the red tape would disappear and let people have the help and compassionate relief they need. Thanks esp. to Shelli for the address. desertflower
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