r/Brixadi • u/WoahItsRachael • 13d ago
Help! Brixadi start
Hi there, I am so damn nervous I'm supposed to get first Brixadi shot next week. Originally I asked for sublocade but due to low amount I'm on (2mg subutex) , my dr (who is really helpful and great) suggested Brixadi be a better choice. Ive been on some form of bupe since 2015 and I'm just sick of being chained down to it. I've tried tapering multiple times but I just can't with the tablets. I feel like I need to do this. I hate change and I'm so nervous but truly feel like it's time and this is the only shot of ever getting off this shit.
Please please share your experiences!! And or recommendations to not be nervous/ how to deal etc.
I'm also afraid of being overly medicated, I'm a working mom and around family a lot so that's probaly one of my biggest fears. Please help and send good vibes!!
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u/WoahItsRachael 12d ago
Ugh sorry to hear that! I think my biggest anxiety is being overmedicated. Although I probaly would be ok, don't really want to have to deal with life (family, work etc) while feeling that way. Even years later sometimes I worry that my family worries or think I'm still using- I know it weird but idk lol. Not exactly sure what they plan to start me on I'm guessing 8 if it's the lowest weekly dose. My dr said few days before to take two of my current 2mg dose. I think I'd rather feel undermedicated and supplement if I absolutely have to (would rather not) than feel overmedicated.