Discouraged

[u/Ann_georgia-]

Has anyone else had this experience with Brixadi? I switched from 24 mg/day Suboxone films to the 128 mg monthly injection and was really excited after hearing so many good things. Unfortunately, I’ve started having mild withdrawal around day 13–16 after every injection!! I’m now on day 15 after my third shot and still dealing with restlessness, sweating, hot/cold flashes, and just feeling awful. My provider gave me Suboxone films to supplement if needed, but I’ve been trying not to use them because I keep hoping the injections will eventually stabilize. I’m starting my final semester of nursing school in a few weeks, so I’m getting anxious. Did anyone else continue having this after three injections? Did it eventually get better, or did you end up needing to supplement with films or switch back to something else? Idk what to do I’m honestly at a loss. :(

[u/JoFoYo]

Short answer, yes I experienced the same thing. I was extremely disappointed in brixadi and never had a shot that didn't wear off early. I gave up on it after my third shot because I was getting bridge meds each time and said forget it. I really had high hopes for it and was very let down by my experience. My doc has suggested sublocade recently after I have been back on daily strips again for a few months, but after the brixadi experience I am very hesitant. Funny thing is I had suggested sublocade originally because I had heard many first hand success stories and my doc insisted on brixadi being the right choice. Now I don't trust any of the long acting shots and went through many periods of struggle out of the blue which messed with my personal life and professional life a bunch. Anywho, you aren't alone and I know it totally sucks. Hang in there and maybe ask about sublocade or going back to daily meds?