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Suggest Remedy For Fatigue, Breathlessness And Chest Pain After Stopping Subutex

I have been on subutex for two years I want to stop the dr still had me on 1.5 tablets a day I have only been taking 1/8 of a pill this week to make it through I went 3 days wi t out any and couldnt go on. Any advice on how to cope with stomach and chest pain trouble breathing and lack of energy from.this withdrawl as well as aches. Or how to speed up the process? I want to stop relying on this med and I feel as though my dr only cares about the money I bring him amd has no intention of stoping me
Fri, 28 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Abruptly stopping this drug may cause withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms are same like opioid withdrawal symptoms. You have to withdraw from it slowly, over a period of months.

At the same time, check for other possibilities of respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, anemia etc. Please consult your physician, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Remedy For Fatigue, Breathlessness And Chest Pain After Stopping Subutex

Hello, Abruptly stopping this drug may cause withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms are same like opioid withdrawal symptoms. You have to withdraw from it slowly, over a period of months. At the same time, check for other possibilities of respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, anemia etc. Please consult your physician, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist