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Jan. 14, 2009
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Pharmacist's Letter
Buprenorphine tablets (
Subutex
,
Suboxone
) are now being used more for treating PAIN
...not just opioid ADDICTION.
Buprenorphine has some advantages over methadone and other opioids.
It has a lower abuse potential...is less dangerous in an overdose...and causes fewer withdrawal symptoms when it's stopped.
Subutex
is just buprenorphine.
Suboxone
also contains naloxone to block the opioid effects if patients try to inject it.
Buprenorphine...
read more...
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