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Is Methadone Taken After 24 Hrs Consumption Of Subutex Safe?

hi I have been an opiod addict for many years I recently made the mistake of trying to get off methadone onto subutex to soon and caused severe prcip. withdrawels.....however now a week into the buprenorphen (subutex) is not working for the horrible back pain I have from numerouse issues including scoliosis, I have not taken the subutex for 24 hours can I safely start taking the methadone again?
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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HELLO AND WELLCOME.
YES YOU CAN START YOUR THE METHADONE AFTER 24 HOURS OF CONSUMPTION OF SUBUTEX

THANX
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Is Methadone Taken After 24 Hrs Consumption Of Subutex Safe?

HELLO AND WELLCOME. YES YOU CAN START YOUR THE METHADONE AFTER 24 HOURS OF CONSUMPTION OF SUBUTEX THANX