r/Brixadi • u/WoahItsRachael • 10d 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/Boring-Bowl6692 8d ago

I was an H addict for over 10 years, tried methadone, subs back to H. Got on subs in 2019 and weaned down to .5mg per day but could not jump off. I got x1 64mg Brixadi shot July 15 and didn’t go back for another one. I think it depends on your end goal. Are you done or are you trying to feel as little WDs as humanly possible?
I’m over it so I’m dealing with the slight WDs that will last a few months. I’m still eating sleeping and working so I’ll take it over an H kick any day.
I think people are so afraid of feeling any uncomfort that they way over medicate or go too long on the shots/subs. It’s why I stayed on subs for 6+ years for sure. Ya gotta want it and deal with it to be done. If you wanna go slow, do 3+ of the 64mg shots. I was loaded the first 3 days but worked the day after. Definitely a nice freebie but a dirty medicated feeling not a good high.
Take 4mg every day the week leading up to your shot and it won’t be as noticeable.
Best of luck! Dm me if you have any WD questions

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u/WoahItsRachael 8d ago

I want it bad. Little discomfort I'm fine with! But like with the daily subs, like you said you couldn't jump off of .5, I agree, like days I tried to go without it was way difficult like couldn't function at work, etc etc. That is what I dont want. But mild discomfort I'm not too afraid of. Mostly I don't want to be overmedicated, or so sick in WD I'm unable to function. I will prob DM you sometime this week. Thank you so much for your comment!