Can Suboxone Cause Withdrawal Symptoms Like Diarrhea And Tingling?

Posted on Mon, 2 Oct 2017

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Question : I am currently a recovering addict and I quit taking Suboxone cold turkey about a little over a month ago. I've been having diarrhea almost every morning fatigue anxiety can't sleep can barely eat or drink anything I have to force myself to drink water to stay hydrated from the diarrhea and I get pinches all through my body sometimes tingly. could this all still be withdrawal from Suboxone or do I need to go see my doctor.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Due to suboxone withdrawal

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Diarrhea is a known presentation during suboxone withdrawal. I think that you should visit your doctor and get yourself evaluated so that your body does not land in a crisis.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (16 minutes later)

is it life threatening I mean I get pretty bad pains on the left back side of my head behind my eye as well along with a bunch of other symptoms really cold chills then I'll get sweaty stomach pain especially on the left side.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be life threatening

Detailed Answer:
Probably not life threatening. But usually things can cascade and one thing can lead to another. However, you can gain a better understanding by going through:
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/suboxone/withdrawal/

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar