dm3590
Number of posts : 4 Registration date : 2010-02-03
| Subject: Sleepiness from Suboxone Wed 03 Feb 2010, 2:51 pm | |
| Hi, My wife started using Suboxone a few days ago. Every time she takes it she gets really, really sleepy. Dr said this should not be happening. Anyone else had a similar experience? If so, what to do to fix it? | |
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nannamom Admin
Number of posts : 2210 Age : 66 Humor : Once you choose hope, anything’s possible. -Christopher Reeve Registration date : 2008-11-09
| Subject: Re: Sleepiness from Suboxone Wed 03 Feb 2010, 3:00 pm | |
| Hello My name is Dee and I am the manager of the forum. What did the doctor tell you do to in regards to your wife? Did he suggest lowering her current dose of Suboxone? What dose is she taking now? Is she sleepy right from the onset of taking her medication or does it start after she has taken it, say like an hour or so afterwards? I know this is a lot of questions. But it is always easier to talk you through something if we know all the facts. You mentioned that your wife has only been taking Suboxone for a few days. It could be that her body has not adjusted to not taking opiates and starting the Suboxone. How long was she abusing opiates and which ones? We are not doctors but advocates, we can give you our own experiences and what others have shared with us. Please check in and let us know how things are going. I will wait around to see if you post again soon. Yours in recovery, Dee | |
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dm3590
Number of posts : 4 Registration date : 2010-02-03
| Subject: Re: Sleepiness from Suboxone Wed 03 Feb 2010, 3:02 pm | |
| Dr said that her body may adjust. She was taking percocet and vicodin for pain for about a year. No other medicine. She is sleepy immediately after she takes it. | |
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nannamom Admin
Number of posts : 2210 Age : 66 Humor : Once you choose hope, anything’s possible. -Christopher Reeve Registration date : 2008-11-09
| Subject: Re: Sleepiness from Suboxone Wed 03 Feb 2010, 3:15 pm | |
| May I ask you what her current dose of Suboxone is? Our wife's doctor is right. Sometimes it takes time for her body to adjust to the medication. I know that this is a stressful time for both you and your wife right now. You are probably wondering when things will get better. I can promise you things will get better. It may not be overnight. But they do get better. Congratulations to both you and your wife. Life without opiates for most people is a distant wish. Until Suboxone many of us never though it could happen. We were literally stuck on an off and on again merry go round and there was nothing merry about it.l It may help your wife if she gets out and stays active. As active as possible. Eat the right foods. When we are taking opiates we tend to neglect our bodies and in turn we get run down. It is time to take care of that. Eating the right foods and drinking plenty of fluids along with exercise if possible and long walks should help. Fresh air does wonders.
Remind yourselves the best is yet to come. You are starting a new life. Please let your wife know that she is more than welcome to join the forum as well. We are here to support. If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to ask. Our moderators are Barbara and Beth. They are always happy to help out in whatever way they can. We also have quite a few great member's who have walked in the same shoes. I'd like to encourage you to stay an actively posting member on the forum. It always helps to have support. Is your wife going to or does she plan to attend counseling for her addiction? I would highly recommend it. Keep us posted. Dee | |
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dm3590
Number of posts : 4 Registration date : 2010-02-03
| Subject: Re: Sleepiness from Suboxone Wed 03 Feb 2010, 3:55 pm | |
| Thank you for your kind words. | |
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dm3590
Number of posts : 4 Registration date : 2010-02-03
| Subject: Re: Sleepiness from Suboxone Wed 03 Feb 2010, 4:09 pm | |
| Her current dose is 8-2 tabltets, twice a day. | |
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nannamom Admin
Number of posts : 2210 Age : 66 Humor : Once you choose hope, anything’s possible. -Christopher Reeve Registration date : 2008-11-09
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