Buprenorphine tablets (Suboxone) are now being used more for treating PAIN
January 2009
Buprenorphine tablets (Suboxone) are now being used more for treating PAIN...not just opioid ADDICTION.
Buprenorphine has some advantages over methadone and other opioids.
It's less dangerous in an overdose...causes fewer withdrawal symptoms...and has a lower abuse potential. Suboxone tabs also contain naloxone to block the opioid effects if patients try to inject them.
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