How To Taper Off Suboxone And Kratom?

Posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2014

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Thu, 3 Jul 2014 Answered on

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Question : I need help and info different from what my doctor tells me. I've been addicted to opiates, norcos, Oxys, roxicodone, suboxone, and kratom.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (6 minutes later)

You need to go into rehab.
What other info do you need ?

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

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (5 minutes later)

If its safe to take the suboxone again for a fast taper and if the half life of the kratom or norcos are the same

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (5 days later)

Brief Answer:
AS BELOW

Detailed Answer:
Both Kratom and Norcos are short actin ( upto 6 hours ).
If you wish to avoid the effect of a withdrawal, then best is to use Suboxone for a fast taper.
Take care.

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