Suboxone (Buprenorphine HCl-Naloxone HCl)

Alternate Name: Suboxone

Dosage Form: Box

Administration Route: Into the mouth

Drug Class: Opioid Dependency

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 8-2 MG

Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including hepatitis), lung or breathing problems (including sleep apnea), tooth problems (including history of cavities), adrenal gland problems, an enlarged prostate, trouble urinating, gallbladder problems, thyroid problems, stomach problems, or a history of depression. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, a slow heartbeat, or a history of heart rhythm problems (including long QT syndrome). Tell your doctor if you have a brain tumor, head injury, or alcohol or drug abuse. This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of overdose, which can lead to deathRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Adrenal gland problemsSleep-related breathing problems (including sleep apnea, sleep-related hypoxemia)Low blood pressureLiver problemsQT prolongation (heart rhythm problem)Tooth problems (including tooth fracture, tooth loss)Serotonin syndrome, when used with certain medicines This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. Schedule regular dental checkups while taking this medicine. This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation. This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days., Some medicines can affect how buprenorphine/naloxone works. Tell your doctor if you are using the following: Carbamazepine, cyclobenzaprine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, metaxalone, mirtazapine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, tramadol, trazodoneDiuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression or mental health problems (including SNRIs, SSRIs, TCAs)Medicine to treat HIV/AIDS (including atazanavir, delavirdine, efavirenz, etravirine, nevirapine, ritonavir)Phenothiazine medicineTriptan medicine to treat migraine headaches, Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are also using butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine, or a muscle relaxer., This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.