Suboxone Withdrawal Symptoms To Be Aware Of

As with any drug that is taken for any length of time there is a possibility of the user suffering from a number of withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking it. These withdrawal symptoms can be quite severe at times, but it is important to be able to identify them to be able to tell if it is indeed related to the drug or is due to some other medical condition. What follows is information on the various suboxone withdrawal symptoms that people who use the drug should know of when attempting to stop taking it.

Prior to discussing the withdrawal symptoms it is perhaps a good idea to recap what this drug is used for and you will find that it is actually made by combining buprenorphine and naloxone and it is used to combat the effect of opiate addiction. This means it is used to help people overcome addictions to drugs such as morphine or heroin, but there is still the possibility of someone becoming dependent on suboxone itself with this then leading to the person suffering from withdrawal symptoms when they try to cease taking it.

Suboxone withdrawal symptoms.

One thing that has to be pointed out at this stage is that there is no guarantee that you will suffer from any of these suboxone withdrawal symptoms and if you do they may be very mild as it can depend upon how much of the drug is taken and also the length of time that you have been taking it for. However, some people do suffer from quite severe withdrawal symptoms and medical help may be required at various stages.

The withdrawal symptoms linked to this drug can come in two stages and the earliest signs can often be mistaken for the person suffering from something as simple as the flu. This mistake is only realised when the person suffers from the second stage as these symptoms are more severe and can often be where problems arise with their health and medical help is required.

The first stage suboxone withdrawal symptoms include: feeling anxious, an unusual level of irritation and being agitated, frequently feeling drowsy, insomnia, runny nose, feeling under the weather in general, and excessive sweating. These symptoms can then develop into those that are more severe with these additional symptoms including: severe stomach pain and constant cramping, diarrhea, pupils becoming dilated, nausea and bouts of vomiting, several changes in the mood of the person, and finally the person being in a state of confusion.

The main cause of concern with these withdrawal symptoms is the person becoming dehydrated and due to the pain caused by the drug gradually leaving the system it is often the point where people will be more likely to take the drug again and fall back into the addiction. For severe withdrawal symptoms it is safer if the person is in a medical facility where they can be observed and help can be given both physically and psychologically until the withdrawal symptoms have passed.

It is also worth adding that there is the potential for some complications during the withdrawal period and these complications are another reason why medical assistance is so important. People can suffer in the same way as they would with any opiate withdrawals and there is a small risk that these symptoms may be fatal in some instances. One particular cause for concern is the risk of developing pneumonia along with an electrolyte imbalance that can cause various health problems if it is not treated correctly.

The suboxone withdrawal symptoms mentioned above are very common, but with the right help it will be possible to get over these symptoms and become less dependent on the drug without falling back into the addiction. Do not ignore the first stages if they appear soon after you have started to stop taking suboxone as they are not related to the flu, but are signs that your body is suffering from adjusting to not having as much of the drug in the system. By the time you reach the second stage things have progressed to a point where medical help is essential or you may suffer from various other medical conditions along with the chance of them proving to be fatal in a minority of cases.