Posted by pseudoname on June 22, 2006, at 16:32:31
In reply to Re: 0.12 mg did not work, posted by Declan on June 21, 2006, at 8:50:49
> When used for opiate substitution it's sometimes given three times a week
I think they take much higher doses, like 8-16 mg/day compared to my current 0.2 mg.
Bupe has a half-life of about 36 hours, but of course that's from the blood, not the brain.
When I took 3 mg/day I did not notice withdrawal symptoms or much clinical rebound even after 2-3 days without it. Now I notice (mild) withdrawal 24 hours later. So I think the smaller 0.2 amount, while all that's clinically necessary in the short run, is clearing much faster.
When I go to bed, it's wearing off clinically, and when I wake up I have mild withdrawal symtoms until 90 minutes after I take my 0.2.
Right on the edge, that's me. ;-)
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