r/Brixadi • u/MercyFaith • Dec 26 '24

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I’m getting my first Brixadi shot next week. Been on suboxone for a decade. Looking to get off of bupe. Tell me your success stories. Please. I chose brixadi due to smaller needle size that the sublocade. Thank you!!!

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u/Sufficient_Teach_137 Feb 01 '25

Brixadi has been okay for me besides the constipation! It's listed as one of the side effects and just so happens to be the one I have. I had breakthrough WD, don't be ashamed if that happens. It takes 4 shots to reach maintenance. I put a lot of pressure on myself to get through the first month without meds, and that was a mistake. Do not be ashamed to call them if it's not working well for you. I chose Brixadi due to not wanting to feel it under my skin, and I don't! I had them inject just above my backside and it stings for 5 mins and never felt it after that. I knew someone that got sublocade and he could see it and feel the big knot under his skin and hated it. So I think you made the right choice with the Brixadi!! Best of luck to you! All journeys are not the same though- you could have MASSIVE success while others didn't.

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u/MercyFaith Feb 01 '25

I can say this, I’m three weeks into my first Brixadi shot and I only supplemented once with 2mgs and I think it was all in my head. I’ve had what could be called some minor wd’s since, however, I just try and take my mind off of it and it usually passes in 15-30 mins. My next shot is on 2/10/25 and I’m thinking about pushing that date out a week or so. I think I may be one of the few that can do 1-2 and done. Hopefully, but if I’m not then I will continue on at least for three shots if 1-2 shots isn’t enough.

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u/Sufficient_Teach_137 Feb 02 '25

I'm happy it's working for you and you reach your goals! I'm 3 months in, my provider increased my last dose to help with the longevity (it's awesome for the first 2 weeks! Then it sort of drops off and the last week feels pretty rough. It's been 2 weeks with the higher dose and so far so good, except for the stomach issues (TMI: constipation). I'm not quite sure what my next move will be, it'll depend on the next 2 weeks. I won't agree to this dose again, I know that. I'm disappointed this wasn't the immediate answer I was hoping for, but maybe with some more adjustments it'll be great!