suboxone long-term negative effects

Thanks Island Mom I agree, I can see subs being useful for 6 days, not 6 years. it's a good detox drug, compared to methadone, I'm glad there is another option. Everyone does not work a 12 step program however. and they also continue to stay clean and sober. What I like bout the 12 tep program, is the steps are a guideline for living. It's basic stuff really, live good life, give to those in need. support those who need supporting, apologize when wrong, and have faith. Not too hard me thinks? I wish you well with the subs, if you are trying to get off them stay strong, your a woman, we're TOUGH!!!!!! Hang in there baby, do you actually live on an island?? ~~~jgurl53

My husband is on suboxone.  Has been for 3 years now.  Yes, in the begining we thought that it was the best thing ever.  He was weaned down the first go around and was off of it for 3 days and had sever withdraws.  In return Had to get back on it and has been on it ever since.  He has a well paying job comes home every night and is a good person.  BUT he is also emotionless, and for this I suffer.  It's like we are not even married.  I have done some research on it and it says that a 2mg dose will make a person lose 80 of feelings and emotions.  It's like he is a robot.  When I try to talk to him about myself needing attention from him or talking to him about anything is a waste of time.  He either gets defensive or just blocks me out altogether.  This is not the person that I married.  I am greatful that he is not on other drugs, but even with this "miracle drug"  it has it bad side as well.  I just wish there was something that could be done.  Ever try talking to someone who has no emotions?  It does not work.  I know everyone's situation is different but this is my expereicne with suboxone.

 

Suboxone dries some people's mouth out horribly. I had always took care of my teeth, but within 1 year the upper ones were simply crumbling. This is NOT the miracle drug, there is always something wrong with every drug. And boy, just wait until you go off of it. It makes normal withdrawal look like a picnic.

I am sorry to hear your story of the loss of your husband. Both my husband and myself have been on suboxone for three years. I truly believe that it saved our lives. We were heavy heroin addicts and started the suboxone program after a friend of ours referred us to the doctor that started him on it. Xanax and other drugs like it are strictly to be avoided while taking suboxone. And if your husband was also drinking heavily, could that not have added to his depression, since alcohol is a CNS depressant? I don't want to question your opinion about the suboxone, but I know that for myself and many others, suboxone has been a miracle that helped us end the vicious cycle of heroin abuse. People also say that using it is just substituting one drug for another, but I would much rather put one little pill under my tongue each day than have to go through what I went through while on the heroin. I now have hepatitis C due to using dirty needles and I am thankful that I have not ended up with HIV or worse. I overdosed and nearly died 4 times, and have seen many friends die of overdose. I am sorry that your family has had such a terrible result, but if you think about it, did the suboxone truly cause it, or was there an underlying reason for your husband's depression?

Thank you so much for this. I hate these jesus people who think that everything can be solved with god and the bible. These are probably the same people who think that homosexuality can be "cured" the same way.  My husband and I were both saved by suboxone, and have been successfully using it for three years now. I would much rather put the little pill under my tongue every day than go through what we were going through before. People who never had to experience it for themselves can never really appreciate that, even if they think they know because they had a loved one or family member who was addicted. Unless you went through it firsthand, you can not possibly know the total hell life turns into when your life depends on having heroin or some other opiate to be able to just function. I have had ignorant doctors actually say to me that suboxone is just legalized heroin. What an Ahole. Well, I wish you the best of luck in your continued sobriety and I hope that ignorant people like that one will someday open their eyes and stop hiding from reality behind god with their heads in their bibles.

Hey guys! From my experience I believe it's untreated addiction that causes suicidal thoughts and depression. Drug use and alcohol is only a symptom of the problem. The problem is us...if left untreated ie not going into treatment and aa or NA meetings to recover..then this diseaSe of addiction just gets worse and worse over time. So I don't believe it was suboxone that caused his death. He was sick just as I wAs before I got help in AA. I would really recommend some alanine meetings..they will help you cope with lived ones who have alcohol and drug problems..you can find them online in your area :) bless your heart! I hope things go better for you :)

I'm with you on the suit against the company. Let me know when you get the ball rolling and I'll help any way I can. It's about time the doctors, the pharmacists and everyone taking it learn about the dangers of long term use.

I agree completely with you about the being bored, disinterested, no motivation or energy. I cannot remember the last time I looked forward to anything or had fun. HA, Fun - what is that because i've forgotten.

I want to thank everyone for sharing. I am the gf of someone on suboxone almost five years. I am witness to someone who has deemed himself a lifer on it, too scared to come off. When he even tries to taper, horrible side effects. So, he is now addicted to something else which leaves him a shell. No joy or wanting to participate in life. The only thing the "Dr" does is prescribe. I have seen many lives lost to heroine, and I think this is a miracle in that it buys someone time to get help. But, I now fear what the future holds for my bf who is sentenced to this altered life now. Always still in the shadows of death. One slip from going back and if not, the long term effects and now mixing w alcohol will. Still chasing that feeling. You see, if you only replace the drug and not kill the demons they come back for u and unfortunately everyone in your life who stood by you. Take it, but keep yourself in therapy and stay close to reality and people who support you so that you can transition off. That is what it was meant for. No one is judging taking it, but when you start to look and feel like an addict again, the miracle has become a curse. I pray for those struggling to find their way and for the ones who love them to stay strong.

Omg suboxone is doing the same to my husband! He has been on it for 5 years and is a totally different person. Our marriage has been over for a while now but im afraid to leave him bc he might do something like taking his life. We have 3 boys and he has barely anything to do with us. He has became a hermit. Pushed away all his friends and is paranoid about everything. I would love to talk more to you. Traci pierce bates moore

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I wouldn't be boasting about being on Subs for six years. It does damage. Perhaps you don't see it, but I guarantee others do.

Traci, please contact me. We're in the same boat you and I. 

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I am so sorry for your loss and the years of dealing with addiction in your family. My niece has been trying to detox from Suboxone for over a year. She has been completely off it for six months. Yet she still suffers from severe bone, and body aches and still cannot sleep. She is being tested for other illnesses because the doctors do not believe she can still be withdrawing from this medication. I have started searching for the long term effects on the body and mind.

So very sad to hear of losses posted here and equally sad to hear people on this drug defending it But that is the way of addiction. To those of you who see through the lie I've watched my sister go crazy on , she has become paranoid and delusional and yet the psychiatrist just keeps on writing scripts because it's become such a big business and money maker. Did you know this drug was created by Hitler? 

I DONT KNOW IF YOU STILL CHECK THIS POSTIMG INFO, BUT IVE BEEN ON SUBOXONE FILM FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS ,, IT REALLY HELPED ME BUT IVE BEEN REALLY EDGY WITH MY FAMILY AND WITHDRAWN FROM JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING , I WORK AND SLEEP THATS ABOUT IT , I HAVE BEEN SOOOO DEPRESSED LATELY I WILL BREAKDOWN OVER THE SMALLEST THINGS , AND YELL AND ARGUE OVER THE DUMBEST STUFF,, IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , I JUST THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW ,, I BLAME SUBOXONE , BUT THE HELL OF IT IS I CANT GET OFF THEM,, I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO ??? CAN YOU HELP ??