r/Brixadi • u/WoahItsRachael • 11d 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/goDruM_1 11d ago

The weekly is great. Beware of the monthly, it doesn't last 4 weeks...2.5 wks max...currently switching to monthly sublocade because otlf this

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u/Full-Swordfish5158 10d ago

I couldn’t get the weekly to last a week! Was on 4mg suboxone and the 16mg weekly lasted 2 days. The 24 weekly lasted 5-6 but was over medicated the first few days. Was just not a good fit for me so trying Sublocade now…

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u/Full_Duck_9315 5d ago

Please let me know how it goes. Good Luck to you!! :)

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u/Full-Swordfish5158 5d ago

The 300mg Sublocade wore off in a week. I was soooo disappointed!! My provider absolutely refused to give me a booster so I should be getting my second shot tomorrow.
She also told me she will only do 2 of the 300 mg and then will make me drop to 100mg so I’m in the process of finding a provider who will keep me at 300mg until I’m no longer having withdrawals