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Is Suboxone Detox Program Safe?
I m going to go to detox for suboxone that has been prescribed to me for 4-5 years at 24mg. I go this Sunday. This detox weans with Suboxone, will I be over the withdrawal in that short of time, plus I m also going for benzos 10mg daily for the last 5 years and 2mg since August 2014. The detox said the benzos will take longer, but I should be ok with the Suboxone, I find that very hard to believe. What is your recommendation honestly about the rapid Suboxone withdrawal especially they are still keeping it in my body, You charge money for this for get it
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Hello,
The detox from suboxone needs to be done based upon how well you do with each lowering of the dose. If you do fine, then it can be rapid. It is true that Benzo withdrawal can take a very long time, sometimes up to six months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Robinson
The detox from suboxone needs to be done based upon how well you do with each lowering of the dose. If you do fine, then it can be rapid. It is true that Benzo withdrawal can take a very long time, sometimes up to six months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Robinson
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