Drug Addiction Treatment Act: Beware – Side Effects of Detox Medication

Undoubtedly, Suboxone is the best detoxifying treatment for opiate dependents. Buprenorphine (Suboxone) was first introduced to the market as analgesic in the early 1980s. Presently this drug is used to treat opioid addiction. Pain pill addicts who have undergone various therapies and detoxifying treatments would aver that this drug granted approval by the FDA is the most effective means to cure drug addiction. With Suboxone, the detoxifying treatment will be accomplished with the least discomfort for the patient. This is because no cravings for the addicting drug will be felt by the patient. Withdrawal symptoms will be eliminated after a short period of time.

Suboxone detoxifying treatments can only be performed by medical practitioners who passed the qualifying requirements set by the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000. This ensures that the treatment protocol will be strictly followed. These medical practitioners have affirmed that this treatment have very low rate of relapse.

Suboxone is considered as a miracle drug when it comes to treating opiate dependence. But as in all other drugs, Suboxone comes with side effects too. Suboxone induction could cause nausea, headache, vomiting and drowsiness. Hazardous activities like operating machineries and driving must be avoided. Patients may also experience decrease in libido and ejaculation difficulties. These are the more common side effects of a detoxifying treatment using Suboxone. Hepatitis and liver necrosis were also reported although these are very rare cases.

A very serious reaction to this drug is respiratory depression that can result to the death of the patient as unlike morphine Suboxone has no known effective antidote. Overdose of this drug is fatal. It could result to death especially if it is administered with a tranquilizer. It is therefore necessary for drug dependents to inform doctors that they are undergoing a detoxification treatment.

Other opiate dependents view a Suboxone detoxifying treatment as replacing one addicting drug with another. This is because Suboxone is addicting too. A patient on a detoxifying therapy may experience withdrawal symptoms too if the drug is suddenly discontinued. This is the reason for the tapering dosage-to lessen withdrawal symptoms. A patient should be cautious in taking over the counter medications such as antihistamines, antidepressants, anxiety medicines and pain relievers as the effects of these medications can be considerably increased if taken with Suboxone. Even herbal products should be taken with caution.

At the pre-induction interview, it would be better to tell your doctor about all the other medications you are taking. Likewise, tell your doctor of all medical conditions that you have. Kidney, lung, gall bladder problems or a brain problem may not qualify you to take this drug or a decreased dosage may be prescribed.

Chy King, M.Ed. is the owner of The Sober Sources Network and has extended her network on alcoholism and addiction recovery for both adults and teens to incorporate over 20 different websites targeting alcoholism and addiction in hopes of helping those seeking their own solutions. You may view one of the live forums at The Sober Village to see recovery in action!

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