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Does Suboxone Affect You After a Period of Time?

Suboxone is the first drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration to be prescribed by a doctor in a clinical setting. Suboxone is used exclusively for opiate addicts. It reduces cravings for opiates and also has an agonist effect that serves to block the effect of any opiate use.

  1. Expert Insight

    • The half life of Suboxone is longer than that of many other drugs, so Suboxone will remain in the system for most narcotics will. The half life is the amount of time that it takes the drug to leave the blood stream and wear off.

    Time Frame

    • According to the Food and Drug Administration, Suboxone has only been available since 2002, which means that there are not a lot of statistics available about the long-term effects of the drug.

    Long-term effects

    • Long term Suboxone use has contributed to tooth decay due to the dry mouth, lower testosterone in men and liver damage.

    Dependency

    • Another factor to consider when taking Suboxone is that it is addictive. When someone is coming off of Suboxone, it is important that the patient does not stop abruptly but rather tapers off under a doctor's care to avoid withdrawal.

    Potential

    • Suboxone has the potential to be quite effective for opiate addiction when it is taken correctly and under the supervision of a doctor. Suboxone has opened the door for many with an opiate problem, offering more than the traditional methadone option.

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