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Safety Information About Suboxone?

2007-10-01T12:58:00Z

Breast-Feeding

Buprenorphine will pass through a mother's milk and may harm the baby, so SUBOXONE is not recommended if you are breast-feeding. Your doctor should know if you are breast-feeding before you start treatment for opioid dependence.

If you are addicted to opiates and you reside in Las Vegas, NV you can get help with SUBOXONEby making an appointment online with Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC or by calling (702) 474-6300

Please Note: The information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the SUBOXONE handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice, but only information for the use of SUBOXONE for opioid addiction

When Using SUBOXONE Contact Your Doctor If

2007-09-10T13:28:00Z

You experience an allergic reaction. Symptoms of a bad allergic reaction include difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of your face, asthma (wheezing), or shock (loss of blood pressure and consciousness)

You suspect liver problems due to any of these symptoms:

-Your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow (jaundice)

-Your urine turns dark

-Your bowel movements (stools) turn light in color

-You don't feel like eating much food for several days or longer

-You feel sick to yourstomach (nauseated)

-You have lower stomach pain

Cytolytic hepatitis and hepatitis with jaundice have been observed in the addicted population receiving bubrenorphine.

Your doctor may do blood tests while you are taking SUBOXONE to ensure that your liver is okay.

If you are addicted to opiates and you reside in Las Vegas, NV you can get help with SUBOXONEby making an appointment online with Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC or by calling (702) 474-6300

Please Note: The information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the SUBOXONE handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice, but only information for the use of SUBOXONE for opioid addiction

What Safety Information Should I Know About Suboxone?

2007-08-30T14:34:00Z

Intravenous misues of buprenorphine, usually in combination with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants, has been associated with significant respiratory depression and death.

SUBOXONE Combined With Medications/Drugs

It can be dangerous to mix SUBOXONE with drugs like benzodiazepines, alcohol, sleeping pills and other tranquilizers, certain antidepressants, or other opioid medications, especially when not under the care of a doctor or in doses different than prescribed by your doctor. Mixing these drugs can lead to drowsiness, sedation, unconsciousness, and death, especially if injected. It is important to let your doctor know about all medications and substances you are taking. Your doctor can provide guidance if any of these medications are prescribed for the treatment of other medical conditions you may have.

If you are addicted to opiates and you reside in Las Vegas, NV you can get help with SUBOXONEby making an appointment online with Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC or by calling (702) 474-6300

Please Note: The information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the SUBOXONE handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice, but only information for the use of SUBOXONE for opioid addiction

How Do I Take Suboxone?

2007-08-26T17:54:00Z

Always take your SUBOXONE exactly as prescribed by your doctor

Before taking SUBOXONE, it's a good idea to drink some water to moisten your mouth. This helps the SUBOXONE tablets dissolve more easily

If your dose is 1 SUBOXONE tablet, place it under your tongue, lean your head slightly forward, and let the tablet dissolve completely. SUBOXONE is absorbed into the bloodstream through the veins under the tongue

If your dose is 2 tablets, place both of them under your tongue, 1 on the left side and 1 on the right side (you can use a mirror to make sure the tablets are in the proper places). Lean your head slightly forward and let the tablets dissolve completely

-If you have more than 2 tablets to take, put the next tablet(s) under your tongue after the first tablets have dissolved completely

SUBOXONE takes a short time (about 5 to 10 minutes, but sometimes more) to dissolve completely. Don't chew or swallow the tablets, because less SUBOXONE will be absorbed into your bloodstream, it will not work as well, and your withdrawal symptoms could worsen

Talking while the tablets are dissolving can interfere with how well SUBOXONE is absorbed

- You may want to do something that dosen't require talking, such reading or watching television, while waiting for the tablets to dissolve

- Let family and friends know that you won't be able to answer them or talk on the phone during this time

If you reside in Las Vegas, NV and you are addicted to opiates you can get help with SUBOXONE by contacting Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC online or by calling (702) 474-6300

Please Note: Information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the SUBOXONE handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice but only information for the use of SUBOXONE for the treatment of opioid addiction

Point to Consider During Maintenance

2007-08-24T13:23:00Z

If you miss a dose of SUBOXONE, take is as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the regular time, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

Ijecting SUBOXONE is dangerous and can cause severe withdrawal synptoms, painful or collapsed veins, blood clots, an increased risk of infection

Your friends and family should be advised that an ambulance should be called right away in the rare event that you become extremely sleepy, the pupils of your eyes become the pinpoints, you feel faint or dizzy, or your breathing becomes much slower than normal

Serious overdose and death may occur if benzodiazepines, sedatives, tranquilizers, antidepressants, or alcohol are taken at the same time as SUBOXONE or Subutex

If you reside in Las Vegas, NV and you are addicted to opiates you can get help with SUBOXONE by contacting Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC online or by calling (702) 474-6300

Please Note: Information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the SUBOXONE handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice but only information for the use of SUBOXONE for the treatment of opioid addiction

What Happens in the Maintenance Phase?

2007-08-14T13:23:00Z

When you are receiving a stable daily dose of SUBOXONE and your condition is considered stable (your withdrawal symptoms are relieved and your cravings are decreased or are gone altogether), your doctor may decide to see you less often

You and your doctor will discuss counseling options that meet your needs.

Your doctor may request urine samples from time to time. Some doctors find urine testing a helpful part of treatment because they can use the results to verify the absence of opioids in your system and thus evaluate the effectiveness of your SUBOXONE dose. You can talk with your doctor about the role of urine testing in SUBOXONE treatment.

During your ongoing maintenance treatment, your doctor will want to know if you experience any withdrawal symptoms. If you do, your dose may need to be adjusted

This blog will be continued with Points to Consider During Maintenance:

If you reside in Las Vegas, NV and you are addicted to opiates you can get help with SUBOXONE by contacting Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC online or by calling (702) 474-6300

Please Note: Information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the SUBOXONE handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice but only information about the use of SUBOXONE for opioid addiction.

What Happens During Induction?

2007-08-13T02:52:00Z

Your doctor or nurse will give you your first dose in their office. After that, they may have you either stay in the waiting area or take some time away from the office and return at a particular time. At that point, your doctor will assess your withdrawal symptoms and may have your take an additional dose of medication if you are still not feeling well.

When you are ready to leave the office:

Generally, your doctor will make arrangements for you to have SUBOXONE to take home. Typically, your doctor will give you a prescription for the amount of SUBOXONE that you will need until your next appointment, along with special instructions related to you care.

Your doctor may also prescribe other medications to help control specific withdrawal sypmtoms.

You may be asked to return to the office over the next several days in order to assess your symptoms and adjust your dosage. When your opioid receptors are filled with buprenorphine and your symptoms are controlled, your doctor will decide what your regular daily dose of SUBOXONE should be. Once your dose is established, you will begin the maintenance phase of treatment.

At this point, you and your physician may discuss the possibility of beginning medical withdrawal (detox) and explore other posttreatment options.

If you reside in Las Vegas, NV and you are addicted and/or dependent upon opioids you can get help with SUBOXONE by calling Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC or call (702) 474-6300

Please Note: Information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the Suboxone handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice but only information for the use of suboxone for opioid addiction.

Why Do I Need to Be in WIthdrawal?

2007-08-10T15:14:00Z

It is important to be in mild-to-moderate withdrawal when you take your first dose of SUBOXONE because if you have high levels of other opioids in your system, SUBOXONE because if you have high levels of other opioids in your system, SUBOXONE will compete with the other opioid molecules and knock them offthe receptors. SUBOXONE will then replace those opioid molecules on the receptors. Because SUBOXONE has less opioid effects than full opioid agonists, you may go into withdrawal and feel sick. This is called precipitated withdrawal. By already being in the first stages of withdrawal when you take your first dose of SUBOXONE, the process will be easier, and SUBOXONE should make you feel better. Once your doctor has assessed your level of withdrawal and decided that your are ready to start SUBOXONE, you will begin the induction phase of treatment.

If you reside in Las Vegas, Nevada and are addicted/dependent on opiates you can get help with Suboxone by making an appointment online with Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLCor call (702) 474-6300

Please Note: Information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the Suboxone handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice but only information for the use of Suboxone for opioid addiction.

What Will My Course of SUBOXONE Treatment Be Like?

2007-08-08T04:21:00Z

How Do I Start SUBOXONE Therapy?

Once arrangements have been made for your appointment, your doctor will ask you to arrive in a state of mild-to-moderate withdrawal. Your doctor or the nurse may ask you questions to better evaluate your history of dependence in order to provide you with the best treatment. The information you give will be held strictly confidential. You may also have blood drawn and be asked to provide a urine sample.

In the next several blog post we will cover:

1.) Why do I need to be in Withdrawal?
2.) What Happens During Induction?
3.) What Happens in the Maintenance Phase?

If you reside in Las Vegas, NV and your are dependent to opiates you can get help with SUBOXONE by making an appointment online with Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC or call (702) 474-6300

Where Can I Find a Physician Who Can Prescribe SUBOXONE?

2007-08-01T13:55:00Z

Doctors need to be certified to prescribe SUBOXONE Doctors who are already specialists in addiction medicine of who complete specific training can become certified to treat opioid dependence with SUBOXONE in the privacy of their office. Ask your doctor if he or she is certified. If not, your doctor may elect to become certified so that he or she can treat you, or your doctor may refer you to a colleague who is certified. You may also be able to find a physician who can treat you with SUBOXONE by calling your local hospital or mental health center and asking them if they have any doctors certified to use SUBOXONE to treat opioid dependence. For more information you can go to the SUBOXONE website.

If you reside in Las Vegas, Nevada and you are addicted to opiates you can make an appointment online with Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC or you can call (702) 474-6300

How Long Will I Stay on Suboxone?

2007-07-31T06:43:00Z

The length of therapy is up to your doctor, you, and, sometimes, your therapist or counselor.

Although short-term treatment may be an effective option for some people, it may not allow others en ought time to address the psychological and behavioral components of their disease. Since physical dependence is only part of opioid dependence, the chance of relapsing can be higher with short-term treatment because patients have less time to learn the skills necessary to maintain an opioid-free lifestyle. suppressing cravings with SUBOXONE(for as long as you need), combined with counseling and/or support, can often increase the level of treatment success.

Stopping SUBOXONEabruptly will probably cause withdrawal symptoms. When you are ready, your doctor will work with you to taper the doses down to where you can stop SUBOXONE. You should be aware of signs of relapse or withdrawal symptoms. If you do discontinue taking SUBOXONE, your leftover pills should be discarded to ensure that they can't be used by anyone else.

If you are addicted to opiates and you reside in Las Vegas, NV you can get help with SUBOXONE by making an appointment online with Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC or by calling (702) 474-6300

Please Note: The information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the SUBOXONE handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice, but only information for the use of SUBOXONE for opioid addiction.

Can I Switch From Methadone to SUBOXONE?

2007-07-27T13:25:00Z

It is possible to switch to SUBOXONE from Methadone treatment. Everyone's situation is different, so talk to your doctor first to see if switching is right for you.

If you are addicted to opiates and you reside in Las Vegas, NV you can get help with SUBOXONE by contacting Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC by making an appointment online or you can call
(702)474-6300

Please Note: That information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the SUBOXONE handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice but only information for the use of SUBOXONE for opioid addiction.

Why is it Important to Take SUBOXONE as Directed

2007-07-27T03:28:00Z

It is important that you take your suboxone or Subutex with your other medications exactly as directed by your physician. Abuse or misuse of your medications while on suboxone or Subutex can cause death.

A number of deaths have occurred when dependent people have injected buprenorphine, usually together with benzodiazepines. While you are being treated with suboxone or Subutex, do not use benzodiazepines, tranquilizers, or sedatives unless they have been prescribed by your doctor. Do not drink alcohol while taking suboxone or Subutex.

If you are addicted to opiates and you reside in Las Vegas, NV you can get help by calling Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC or call (702) 474-6300

Note: Information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the suboxone handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice but only information for the use of suboxone for opioid addiction.

Does SUBOXONE Just Substitute One Dependence for Another?

2007-07-24T03:38:00Z

All opioids can cause physical dependence. But as you've seen in the "What is a Partial Opioid Agonist? blog, the peak level of euphoria experienced with SUBOXONE is limited compared with that of full agonists such as heroin. This experience has been associated with a lower level of physical dependence and limited development of tolerance compared with a full agonist. SUBOXONE provides a level of reinforcement that assists in retaining patients in treatment, including counseling.

When you no longer need SUBOXONE, your dose can be tapered slowly until medication is required. You and your doctor will discuss the timing and appropriateness of tapering your doses. The withdrawal symptoms of SUBOXONE are milder than those experienced with a full opioid agonist and can be managed with your doctor's supervision.

If you are addicted to opiates and you reside in Las Vegas, NV you can get help with Suboxone by making an appointment online with Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC or call (702) 474-6300

Please Note: The information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the Suboxone handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice, but only information for the use of Suboxone for opioid addiction

How Long Has Suboxone Been Used to Treat Opioid Dependence?

2007-07-21T20:08:00Z

Suboxone has been available in the United States since 2003. Worldwide, it is estimated that more than 400,000 people had their opioid dependence treated with buprenorphine.

If you are addicted to opiates and you live in Las Vegas, NV you can get help with Suboxone by making an appointment with Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors or call (702) 474-6300

How Effective is Suboxone?

2007-07-19T13:52:00Z

Buprenorphine, the primary active ingredient in SUBOXONE, has been studied extensively since 1978, when it was first proposed for the treatment of opioid dependence.

A number of clinical trials have established that buprenorphine is effective for.

1.) Suppressing symptoms of opioid withdrawal
2.) Reducing cravings for opioids
3.) Reducing illicit opioid use
4.) Blocking the effects of other opioids
5.) Helping patients stay in treatment

In all studies, patients recieved regular counseling along with their medication.

SUBOXONE, together with counseling, can help you remain in treatment. By having your withdrawal symptoms and cravings better controlled, your overall treatment can focus on resolving issues and gaining skills to avoid triggers-situations or stimuli that may cause you to RELAPSE. You can also work with your physician to address issues that may have been contributing to your use of opioids, such as depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric conditions.

If you feel that you are addicted to opiates and you live in the Las Vegas, NV area you can get help by contacting Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC or call (702) 474-6300

Please Note: The information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the Suboxone handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice, but only information for the use of Suboxone for opioid addiction.

How Does SUBOXONE Benefit You?

2007-07-18T03:05:00Z

SUBOXONE can decrease cravings and relieve withdrawal symptoms. This can help you remain in treatment and gain control over your dependence without the distraction of cravings and fear of withdrawal.

SUBOXONE offers a way to treat opioid dependence in a doctor's office with privacy, confidentiality, and safety. People treated with SUBOXONE generally don't need to be hospitalized, make daily visits to a clinic, or go away from home for residential treatment. As a result, treatment with SUBOXONE may allow more time for work, family, and other activities.

If you reside in Las Vegas, NV and your are addicted to opiates you can be treated by contacting Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors at (702) 474-6300

Note: Information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the SUBOXONE handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice, but only information for the use of SUBOXONE for opioid addiction.

How Does Suboxone Work?

2007-07-14T21:50:00Z

Buprenorphine, the active ingredient in Suboxone, works by strongly binding to opioid receptors.

1.) A person is in a mild-to-moderate state of withdrawal as the opioid of dependence begins to leave the
      receptors.

2.) Buprenorphine attaches to receptors as the other opioid leaves the person's system. Withdrawal symptoms
      start to get better because buprenorphine is filling up the receptors. In addition, buprenorphine reduces
      cravings.

3.) Buprenorphine firmly attaches to the receptors and blocks other opioids from attaching. With adequate
      maintenance doses, buprenorphine fills most receptors. The buprenorphine has a long duration of action, so
      it dosen't wear off quickly.

If you reside in Las Vegas, NV and you are addicted to opiates and would like to learn more about Suboxone please contact Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC or call (702) 474-6300

Please Note: Information contained in this blog is reprinted from the Suboxone handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice but only information for the use of Suboxone for the treatment of opioid addiction.

What is Naloxone and Why Is It in Suboxone?

2007-07-13T02:51:00Z

Naloxone is a medication that is used to reverse overdoses of opioids. It does this by knocking other opioids off the receptors, preventing negative effects such as respiratory depression (slowed breathing). Naloxone does not interfere with buprenorphine's effects when the SUBOXONE is taken under the tongue as prescribed.

When SUBOXONE is placed under the tongue as prescribed, very little naloxone is absorbed into the bloodstream. The patient should not feel the effects of naloxone. The naloxone in SUBOXONE is there to deter people from dissolving SUBOXONE and injecting it. When SUBOXONE is used incorrectly (by injection), its naloxone component can cause withdrawal symptoms to rapidly occur.

SUBUTEX contains only buprenorphine, without naloxone, and may be used to start people on treatment for opioid dependence.

If you reside in Las Vegas, NV and have an addiction to opiates and you would like to change your life with SUBOXONE contact Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC or call (702) 474-6300

Please Note: Information contained in this blog is reprinted material from the Suboxone handbook for addiction and is not considered medical advice but only information for the use of Suboxone for opiate addiction.

What is a Partial Opioid Agonist?

2007-07-11T03:10:00Z

A partial agonist is an opioid that produces less effect than full agonist when it binds to opioid receptors in the brain. The way different opioids work can be explained using a lock and key example. Receptors are like a lock to a door. Only the right key will fit the lock, and only opioid-like drugs fit opioid receptors.

* With a full opioid agonist such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, methadone, or heroin, the fits the lock, opens the door wide, and produces full opioid effects (the feeling of euphoria, or being high, as well as the side effects)

* With a partial opioid agonist such as buprenorphine, the key fits the lock but dosen't open the door all the way, so it produces less than full opioid agonist effects and, at the appropriate dose, blocks other opioids from the opening the door fully.

* An opioid antagonist such as naltroxone or naloxone fits in the lock but does not open the door at all and, at the appropriate dose, blocks other opioids from opening the door.

At appropriate doses SUBOXONE can:

* Help to suppress withdrawl from prescription pain medications, heroin, or similar full opioid agonists.

* Help to decrease cravings for other opioids

* Reduce the effects of full opioid agonists

If you are addicted to opiates (oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, methadone, or heroin) and you live in Las Vegas, Nevada you can be treated with SUBOXONE by contacting Weldon Bond, D.O./HouseCall Doctors, LLC or calling (702) 474-6300

NOTE: The information provided in this blog is reprinted material from the SUBOXONE handbook for addiction and is not considered medidcal advice but information for the use of Suboxone for opioid addiction.