Suboxone is a medication that is used to reduce cravings for opiate drugs and assist in the recovery process. It does this by mimicking the effects of opiates, without providing the user with the same high. Instead, suboxone blocks the effects of opiates and produces milder effects and fewer side effects.
Avoiding the feeling of an opioid high can be difficult when taking suboxone because it has similar effects on the body as other opioids do. When you take suboxone, you will feel nauseous, sweaty, dizzy, and possibly have some itching or tingling sensations.
To help understand what it feels like to take suboxone so that you know what to expect from your treatment plan, here are some common side effects that you may experience while taking suboxone:
Nausea
When you take suboxone, you may experience nausea as a side effect. This can be one of the most uncomfortable effects of suboxone and is one of the first side effects that you may notice. Nausea can be mild or severe and may come and go while you are taking suboxone.
It may not be easy to get through your daily activities when dealing with nausea.
To combat nausea, try eating small, frequent meals and staying hydrated. Avoid eating greasy or spicy foods, and eat when you have the urge to eat instead of waiting for your nausea to subside. If you need to take suboxone during a time when nausea is likely, like first thing in the morning or before a meal, try taking it with some food in your stomach.
Vomiting
Along with nausea, vomiting may be a side effect that you experience when taking suboxone. It is not uncommon for people to experience nausea and vomiting when taking suboxone.
Vomiting can be dangerous to people with certain medical conditions, such as those with heart problems, high blood pressure, or weak immune systems.
Vomiting while on suboxone can be uncomfortable, messy, and quite possibly embarrassing. You can try eating crackers before or during the time you take your suboxone dose to help reduce the chance of vomiting.
Sweating
Some people experience sweating as a side effect of taking suboxone. If you have never taken opioids before, you may not be familiar with sweating as one of the effects. However, if you have taken opioids before, you may be able to recognize the sweating side effect of suboxone.
If you are sweating while taking suboxone, try drinking water to stay hydrated and reduce the effects of the sweating.
Dizziness and loss of balance
Some people experience dizziness or a loss of balance when taking suboxone. You may want to avoid driving, operating dangerous machinery, or engaging in activities that require steadiness and balance while dealing with dizziness and loss of balance.
Dizziness and loss of balance are often mild and may go away as you continue taking suboxone.
Tingling sensations
Some people experience tingling sensations as a side effect of taking suboxone. This may come in the form of tingling in the hands or feet, or even an odd, itching feeling.
If you experience tingling sensations while taking suboxone, it will go away as you continue treatment.
Conclusion
Suboxone is a medication that is used to help with the withdrawal process and assist in the recovery from opioid drug abuse. It does this by mimicking the effects of opiates, without providing the user with the same high.
Instead, suboxone blocks the effects of opiates and produces milder effects and fewer side effects. Avoiding the feeling of an opioid high can be difficult when taking suboxone because it has similar effects on the body as other opioids do. When you take suboxone, you will feel nauseous, sweaty, dizzy, and possibly have some itching or tingling sensations.
