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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Suboxone, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 10.7% 21.4% 32.1% 14.3% 21.4%
Balance/Equilibrium 3.6% 10.7% 57.1% 17.9% 10.7%
Blood Pressure 6.9% 10.3% 58.6% 10.3% 13.8%
Breathing 3.6% 3.6% 67.9% 25% 0%
Confidence 13.8% 27.6% 17.2% 20.7% 20.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills 7.1% 0% 60.7% 17.9% 14.3%
Digestion 0% 14.3% 50% 21.4% 14.3%
Emotional Well-being 17.2% 24.1% 13.8% 34.5% 10.3%
Energy 10.3% 13.8% 27.6% 27.6% 20.7%
Eyesight 0% 10.7% 60.7% 14.3% 14.3%
Memory 13.8% 6.9% 44.8% 17.2% 17.2%
Mental Clarity 10.3% 24.1% 24.1% 17.2% 24.1%
Pain 13.8% 20.7% 34.5% 13.8% 17.2%
Patience 17.2% 17.2% 20.7% 31% 13.8%
Sexual Health 6.9% 24.1% 41.4% 6.9% 20.7%
Skin Complexion 7.1% 17.9% 42.9% 14.3% 17.9%
Sleep 3.4% 17.2% 34.5% 24.1% 20.7%
Stress Level 13.8% 27.6% 20.7% 24.1% 13.8%
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Commonly Reported Suboxone Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 73.1% 0% 7.7% 11.5% 7.7%
Anxiety 43.8% 12.5% 12.5% 6.2% 25%
Blurred Vision 50% 12.5% 18.8% 6.2% 12.5%
Breathing Difficulties 66.7% 4.2% 16.7% 8.3% 4.2%
Cold Symptoms 50% 31.2% 0% 12.5% 6.2%
Confusion 43.8% 25% 6.2% 25% 0%
Constipation 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 76.5% 5.9% 11.8% 5.9% 0%
Depression 50% 16.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0%
Diarrhea 68.8% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 6.2%
Difficulty Urinating 25% 25% 50% 0% 0%
Dizziness 55.6% 11.1% 14.8% 7.4% 11.1%
Drowsiness 44.4% 16.7% 16.7% 11.1% 11.1%
Dry Mouth 37.5% 0% 25% 37.5% 0%
Fatigue 48.1% 7.4% 14.8% 14.8% 14.8%
Fever 83.3% 11.1% 0% 0% 5.6%
Gas 50% 6.2% 18.8% 25% 0%
Headache 37% 18.5% 22.2% 14.8% 7.4%
Insomnia 18.8% 25% 18.8% 18.8% 18.8%
Irregular Heartbeat 43.8% 12.5% 6.2% 12.5% 25%
Lethargy 50% 0% 0% 12.5% 37.5%
Mood Swings 31.2% 6.2% 43.8% 12.5% 6.2%
Movement Problems 62.5% 0% 25% 12.5% 0%
Muscle Cramping 50% 12.5% 6.2% 12.5% 18.8%
Muscle Spasms 75% 0% 12.5% 0% 12.5%
Nausea 68% 8% 16% 4% 4%
Sensitivity to Light 75% 12.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 62.5% 6.2% 6.2% 12.5% 12.5%
Slow Breathing 87.5% 0% 0% 12.5% 0%
Stomach Ache 62.5% 6.2% 18.8% 0% 12.5%
Sweating 50% 5.6% 16.7% 22.2% 5.6%
Vomiting 88.2% 0% 11.8% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Suboxone Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 47.1% 23.5% 5.9% 5.9% 17.6%
Addiction 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Appetite Loss 38.9% 22.2% 11.1% 11.1% 16.7%
Blurred Vision 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Chills 58.8% 23.5% 5.9% 0% 11.8%
Confusion 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Constipation 12.5% 25% 37.5% 12.5% 12.5%
Delirium 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Depression 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Dry Mouth 29.4% 5.9% 23.5% 23.5% 17.6%
Euphoria 47.1% 35.3% 5.9% 0% 11.8%
Heart Attack 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
High Blood Pressure 55.6% 0% 33.3% 0% 11.1%
Increased Urination 62.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Nervousness 41.2% 23.5% 11.8% 0% 23.5%
Redness 76.5% 5.9% 11.8% 0% 5.9%
Reduced Libido 16.7% 0% 16.7% 33.3% 33.3%
Skin Rash 55.6% 11.1% 22.2% 0% 11.1%
Tremors 62.5% 25% 0% 0% 12.5%
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Episodes since taking Suboxone
Since taking Suboxone Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 1.8%
Fall 5.5%
Hallucination 3.6%
Hospitalization 3.6%
Seizure 1.8%
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User Comments about Suboxone
18 Dec 2011 I have been on Suboxone for about 6 months now because of my past drug addiction. My doctor has me on 8 ml pills, 3 times a day. Which is a lot and I only take it when I need it (cold sweats, ect.) I am grateful for this drug because now I no longer addicted to opiates even if I am now addicted to the Suboxone. For the past 5/6 months I have been getting UTI (Urinary Tract Infections) AT LEAST once a month. I had to even go to the hospital because of it. They found something wrong in my ovary and told me that was what was causing it. It's been almost 3 weeks now (another month) and I have ANOTHER horrible UTI. It just dawned on me that it may be the Suboxone that I have been taking, it would make sense with the timing of these infections. Has anyone else experienced UTIs while taking this drug? Would switching to Subutex help the infections? There is no way I can go cold turkey off of suboxone but these UTI are so painful. I have no idea what to do.
   —Posted by BelieveInRecovery
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10 Oct 2011 The Doc started me on the Films and I had a SEVERE Rash on both my legs...It was so bad that my legs were so bruised from scratching.... after a wk of that I went to my appt and told them all what was going on and then showed them/ Doc.... the doctor then pulld some sorta crap up online on his cell and said see.... There ISNT ANY side effect of Suboxone that is Rash/ Itching/ Hives..... so I went off on him!!! Im NOT stupid.... I did ALOT of reearch and YES Rash/ Itching/ Hives IS a SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION to the Films!!!! So 2day I printed it off from Numerious sites saying the SAMETHING to take and show him on Wed...... so for any1 that IS having this reaction.... DONT keep taking it.... Hell my Doc almost even admitted me to hosp... so that should say something!!!!
   —Posted by Anonymous
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03 Oct 2011 I have got one large bump under my chest and it is getting bigger. it is sore and it looks like my one tit is growing.
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03 Jul 2011 I am Having problems on 4mg daily, when I go to sleep my throat seems to get very dry,almost cracking, I have trouble sleeping lately,this has been happening for a week now tomorrow I will go to the doctor...help...I just want this to go...it really concerns me to have this type of a problem..it may be a virus, being winter, I haven't stopped eating cough lollies to keep my throat wet, but nothing is helping at night..don't use this stuff suboxone, don't take drugs is the best thing...anyway that's my blurt for today...
   —Posted by motorgozzie
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16 Jul 2011 How long have you been on suboxone? When i first started i had trouble falling asleep too...but now i'm always tired. try and drink losts of water when taking your medication. I know that i too suffer from dry mouth.... and it can get worse if your ill.
   —Posted by Christiana Madison, WI
15 Jun 2011 Honestly I hate the stuff, I would never go back again, I truly believe it should be used as a short term program, and if some people need a long term program then they should make it alot harder, It is a horrible vicious circle, of going to those greedy doctors who just want their monthly money from you, They tell you they care and spend five minutes with supposedly trying to help, and let you walk out with another script. And they never seem to encourage anyone to try and reduce or even get off any of the programs, which then puts you in the vicious circle of staying on the program and centerlink unless you are one of the luckey ones that can work and stay on it. It's a JOKE. But if you want to stay on centerlink go to opne of those doctors and they'll write you out a med certificate for centerlink so you dont have to look for work. PATHETIC!!!!!!
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