North Carolina Suboxone Doctors
In North Carolina, Suboxone doctors provide highly effective treatment of opiate addiction through medical intervention that involves medication administration and guidance for complete recovery. Only a North Carolina doctor can advise you on whether Suboxone treatment is the right choice for your health and recovery needs. While this treatment is not for everyone, it has helped millions of people to get their feet back on the ground and make a full recovery from opiate addiction despite the struggles and strongholds that heroin and prescription painkillers tend to have on users.
What is Suboxone? More information on Suboxone.com
Suboxone is a medication that was approved by the FDA in 2002 for the effective treatment of opiate dependence. Since the drug was approved, another, more discreet and safe form of the drug has also been approved by the FDA; Suboxone film was introduced and approved for medical use in 2010. This medication involves the same active ingredients as the original Suboxone tablets but in a sublingual film that dissolves more quickly and easily than ever before.
Two active ingredients make up Suboxone: Naloxone and Buprenorphine. Each is a powerful opiate addiction treatment medication in itself and when combined has the ability to work wonders in preventing opiate dependence and restoring balance in the users life. Naloxone works to stop opiate effects so even if the user does take heroin or prescription painkillers there are no pleasurable side effects associated with their use. Buprenorphine, an opioid, prevents cravings and withdrawal symptoms allowing the recovering addict to focus more heavily on healing rather than on the worry of relapse.
How Suboxone Should be Taken More information on Suboxone.com
Your North Carolina Suboxone doctor will address the method of Suboxone administration with you to ensure that you are taking the drug correctly. Follow the orders of the doctor completely to ensure the desired effects and to remain safe while using Suboxone for the treatment of opiate dependence. Failure to follow doctor’s orders, swallowing the medication or chewing Suboxone can lead to serious side effects or dangerous consequences.
Suboxone film will be placed under the tongue for a period of 2 minutes to dissolve. It may take a little longer or it may take less time for the entire dose to dissolve. Just make sure that you allow the entire dose to dissolve all the way without swallowing or chewing the Suboxone. Your North Carolina doctor may prescribe you two doses at a time in which case he may also request that you allow both doses to dissolve at the same time to reduce the total amount of time that it takes for the medication to be administered to your body—following doctor’s orders ensures your safest administration of this powerful medication.
Suboxone Side Effects More information on SuboxoneDrugRehabs.com
When taking any medication there is a risk of side effects. Some of the side effects associated with taking Suboxone should be immediately reported to your North Carolina Suboxone doctor such as:
- Breathing difficulties
- Swelling of the face, neck or throat
- Delirium
- Confusion
- Slowed heart rate
In addition to these potentially serious side effects, you may also experience the following side effects while taking Suboxone for the treatment of opiate dependence:
- Sore throat
- Pain in the mouth
- Insomnia
- Runny nose
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Most of the above side effects are not dangerous and will gradually go away as long as you continue to take your Suboxone as scheduled. If you notice that the side effects persist, get in the way of your recovery or pose any challenges to your overall health consult with your North Carolina Suboxone doctor about possible methods of reducing the symptoms or coping with them in a more suitable and comfortable manner.
The doctor may reduce or increase your dose of Suboxone to help you cope with the symptoms that you are experiencing. It is very common in Suboxone treatment to have the dose adjusted a few times before the North Carolina doctor determines the most suitable, safe and effective dose for your individual needs. Don’t be afraid to talk openly with your doctor about any side effects or symptoms that you are experiencing.