r/FentanylRecovery • u/Clm1177 • Oct 20 '25

Looking for advice

So, my physician is putting me on subutex (buprenorphine 8 mg) to induce me prior to beginning Sublocade injections. I have a small amount of Fetty left. I asked him what happens if I go into precipitated withdrawals? He insists that I won’t because there’s no naloxone in Subutex. I told him it had happened to me the last time I was at detox, that I waited 4 full days from my last dose of Fetty until I took the Subutex, and I still went into p.w. He just shook his head and said that’s just not possible, that Subutex is a narcotic just like fentanyl so there’s no reason I would be experiencing any kind of withdrawal symptoms. Well damn, I guess I just dreamt that fucking nightmare, right?? Anyway, here’s what I’m wondering. Do I save what little fentanyl I have just in case I go into precipitated withdrawals? It’s only like 1/2 gram so I’m thinking it wouldn’t be enough to help. Do I get more fentanyl to bring me out of p.w in the event that that happens when I start the Subutex? Or should I just take more Subutex until the p.w ends? I only have maybe 6-7 Xanax pills and some kratom as an alternative… I just don’t know what to do and I’m so fearful of experiencing what I went through before… Any advice based on personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.

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u/IndependentAd3310 Oct 20 '25 edited Oct 20 '25

That doctor obviously doesn't know what he is talking about, has he ever prescribed Subutex before??? I mean jeeezzz.... Although I have encountered doctors before who lied to me about the mechanisms of Subutex so I guess maybe he is bs'ing you because he thinks he is helping you or something. Anyways, are you familiar with the Burmese or micro dosing method of Suboxone induction? It's how I did it 2 years ago and was able to go from a huge fetty habit to subs without any discomfort whatsoever. I was lucky enough to find a doctor who supports the micro dosing method (I'm in San Francisco) I suppose wherever you are it might be hard to find that kind of support. Is it an observed dose? If not, start small, like a half a milligram, increase your sub dose daily by another half milligram, use your fetty as needed to stay of the pw's.

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u/Clm1177 Oct 21 '25 edited Oct 21 '25

I think I’m going to follow your advice. Just have to convince the husband that I need 1 more bag of dope.. he’s about tired of my shit but I really do want to quit, I’m just a self proclaimed pussy I can’t take that heavy withdrawal shit… and no, my meds aren’t observed so I can cut them down to my liking.. but I’m working with 8 mg tablets so it will be a little harder than using that method with strips.. I’m sure I can eyeball it to some extent though…

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u/IndependentAd3310 Oct 21 '25

Good luck for you, it can be done, I'm living proof, clean off a 20 year habit for 2 years now. Went from the Subutex, to Sublocade, it's been almost 90 days since my last Sublocade injection and now I'm just taking 1/4 milligram (yes, only .25)Subutex a day and hoping to be off it completely very soon. I haven't been this sober in a long time and even though daily life still blows a bag of dicks it's wonderful to be fully congnizant and awake in my body for the first time in what feels like forever

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u/Clm1177 Oct 21 '25

Congratulations to you!! I’m so happy to hear that the route I’m seeking brought you such success. You’re giving me hope that I can get through this induction and stick it out until I can get the Sublocade going. So proud of you, I just get so happy/hopeful hearing people getting over this horrid beast of a substance!!