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What Causes Back Pain, Ammonia Taste And Smell While On Suboxone?
Question: I have a strong ammonia taste and smell. I don't have any back pain urine is clear, but I am really tired. I use colloidal silver and take certain supplements and I'm on Suboxone 3mgs (down from almost 18mg in just a little over a month). I've had what feels like anxiety but nothing I can't handle. Any ideas on what this might be? Thank you!
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
Ketamine can cause this sensation of ammonia taste/smell, and can also lead to fatigue. I would speak with your prescribing doctor about the need for continued use of ketamine, as it is a strong agent with several side effects that may not be right for you. I would also suggest cutting down on supplements, as there is no evidence many supplements actually benefit you, and may be interacting with your other drugs in such a way as to increase their side effect profile.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Ketamine can cause this sensation of ammonia taste/smell, and can also lead to fatigue. I would speak with your prescribing doctor about the need for continued use of ketamine, as it is a strong agent with several side effects that may not be right for you. I would also suggest cutting down on supplements, as there is no evidence many supplements actually benefit you, and may be interacting with your other drugs in such a way as to increase their side effect profile.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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