Is Suboxone Withdrawal Dangerous?

Since its creation, people have been singing the praises of Suboxone as both a long term treatment for chronic pain and a cure for opiate withdrawal. Unfortunately, like all drugs, it comes with dangers of its own. Although Suboxone withdrawal is not dangerous in itself, there are some dangerous aspects that you need to know about regarding Suboxone dependence.

Symptoms of Suboxone Dependence

Although not typically thought of as a danger, there are some symptoms of Suboxone dependence that you need to watch out for. These are the same signs that most opiate addicts exhibit.  According to the Mayo Clinic, these signs are:

Long term Suboxone use can cause depression.

• craving the Suboxone
• poor coordination
• taking more than the prescribed amount
• confusion
• feeling high
• mood swings
• doctor shopping
• anxiety when you are about to run out

Suboxone dependence can be dangerous because it leads to other addictions such as trying heroin and sending yourself into withdrawal. The naloxone that is in Suboxone reacts badly to other opiates. If you are exhibiting these signs of Suboxone dependence it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. You can do this by simply calling 888-646-0865 (Who Answers?) .

Dangers of Long Term Suboxone Use

The withdrawal symptoms of Suboxone become more pronounced with long term use. Not only do you have the long term side effects such as:

• loss of pleasure
• feeling despondent
• dysphoria
• anxiety
• depression

You also have an intensified withdrawal effect when you try to get off Suboxone.

Symptoms of Suboxone Withdrawal

Just like the signs of addiction, the signs of Suboxone withdrawal mimic those of opiate addiction. According to the National Library of Medicine, these signs are:

• nausea
• vomiting
• muscle cramps
• joint pain
• abdominal cramping
• dehydration
• agitation
• anxiety

The main concern is how extreme these symptoms can be. Most people who experience it describe it as the worst withdrawal they can possibly go through.

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Dangers of Suboxone

The dangers of Suboxone do not lie in the withdrawal. They lie in the damage the addiction to Suboxone can cause. Some of the problems that Suboxone addiction can cause are:

• loss of feelings
• inability to react emotionally
• loss of pleasure or inability to feel pleasure
• permanent change in emotional state
• mood  disorders such as depression and anxiety

If left untreated Suboxone addiction causes permanent damage to the opioid receptors in the brain. Although not deadly, these changes can cause severe mood disturbances.

Reasons to Find Treatment for Suboxone Addiction and Withdrawal

Although Suboxone is generally thought of as safe, if you use too much Suboxone or go beyond your prescribed dose can cause some extremely unpleasant problems. These problems can lead to more serious addictions if Suboxone is not available or no longer works.

This is why it is important to seek addiction treatment as soon as you know that you are dependent or addicted to Suboxone. You can find treatment by calling 888-646-0865 (Who Answers?) . We can help you find the addiction treatment that you need, before your Suboxone use becomes dangerous.