Posted by so far so good on July 21, 2004, at 8:10:21
In reply to Re: Trying to stay opiate free after bupe.Naltrexone ?, posted by arrie on July 15, 2004, at 22:40:16
Good to hear you are doing good Arrie . I was on the bupe for six weeks or so . went from 16mg a day of subutex 8mg am 8mg pm down to 1mg suboxone a day.5mg am .5mg pm.If you would like a detailed dosing schedule I was on let me know .I still have not started naltrexone nor do i think i will. I was put thru a test recently. I broke a rib in a boating/tubing accident. I sufferd for four days knowing alls the hospital can do is give painmeds.I finally did go just to get X-ray. The doc gave me vics and ibuprofen . I only took the ibuprofen.I knew a situation similiar to this one would come up but I just didnt expect it so soon.I must admit the thought ran thru my mind "I could use the vics responsibly".It is quite painfull. The ibuprofen does help.I am still hurting as I write this as its only been six days.I have not injured myself or really needed pain meds in years,go figure. When I started the bupe I asked "What happens if I get injured and really need the pain-killing effects of opiates?". The doc gave me a reasonable answere. First he said dont then he said Give the bottle to my wife and let her moniter them. My addiction has put her in a awkward spot possibly in the future.I am in hopes that I will not ever find myself in the position I was in a few months ago. All in all Iam doing good . Not taking anything . Except the ibuprofen and vitamins sometimes.The shrink gave me vistarill its like bendryl to help with anxiety it is useless for this purpose. I use it at night to help me settle in for bed.The bupe served its purpose for me.It got me off the opiates . Now its up to me to stay off.Wish me luck. Good luck to you as well.
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