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How Long Does Suboxone Stay In The Body?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Feb 2016
Question: I am having surgery and need to be able to take pain meds-I am on suboxen and have waited and now am panicking on how to wean off in time for the surgery. I do have pain meds I could use to buffer but probably will get back on the suboxen after the surgery

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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Suboxone to take off 36 hours before surgery,then,retake after surgery...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concern.

Weaning off suboxone requires long time (several months). But, they will ask you to stop taking it 36 hours before surgery, and then after surgery can re-take it without having signs of withdrawal.

Hope it answered to your query!
Dr.Albana
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How Long Does Suboxone Stay In The Body?

Brief Answer: Suboxone to take off 36 hours before surgery,then,retake after surgery... Detailed Answer: Hi, I understand your concern. Weaning off suboxone requires long time (several months). But, they will ask you to stop taking it 36 hours before surgery, and then after surgery can re-take it without having signs of withdrawal. Hope it answered to your query! Dr.Albana