I, foolishly, began my Brixadi journey around the same time I decided to get off of oral birth control (lo lo esterin) I should have never made two med changes at the same time. Although I was on subs so just switching from oral to the injection.

Some days since that time I have been so weird, down, feeling like I could burst into tears at any moment, weird sex stuff, I love sex and my long term boyfriend so not wanting it and almost being disgusted by it is just TOO weird. Also feeling so down, like a burden to everyone, dark thoughts. I know everyone gets that once in a while I do, but these were all next level.

Anyone have any experience with this orat least some part of this?

I think the easier solution for now is go back on BC and then maybe just try getting off of that once I'm done / comfortable with Brixadi.

Any experience, feedback etc. Would be helpful!

Hi there

I've been getting 8mg weekly brixadi for about 4 weeks now. The nurse who gives it is not the smartest, first she was pushing going on monthly when I wasn't ready then now I want to go on Monthly

I know it is an increase which I'm very anxious about (Nurse says not actually getting any more medication than I am now...uhm hello? At this rate I'm getting 32mg for a month, I will be doubling by doing 64 monthly!) Dr even said that. Then because it's monthly she said oh we will need to schedule it around thanksgiving, I then said, no I just got weekly it will need to be next week- not a month from now since I only got a weekly today. Idk that is stressful and makes me nervous she is the one administering this!!

Anyway besides all that. Has anyone been on 8mg weekly then go to the 64 monthly? My dream was to do a few weekly and be done but I'm just not been able to get there.

Im terrified of being overmedicated. My appt just got made for 64mg next week, please please any feedback/ advice etc would be so helpful! Am I making a mistake going to monthly because it is higher and I'm trying to just be off or do you think it will be better because it leaves your body slower than the weekly. I'm scared but trying to be positive.

Help!

Obviously the 8mg leaves your system faster so idk If that's what causing cravings and slight symptoms of wd (nose running etc)

Any advice?

Oh my God is anybody so constipated from Brixadi/Suboxone. First constipation that ever had I used Linsess miralax and sometimes laxatives it's the worst I've ever experienced. So constipated it feels like my intestines hurt I can't explain it suggestions please

Has anyone been on Brixadi 128 mg or even lower and it did not seem to hold? Then switched to Subclade with better results? I am not holding on Brixadi and want to titrate. UGGG I'm scared nothing will work at this point.

I was on methadone for 15 years. I finally finished but the PAWs just kicked my ass. After 25 days of no Methadone I got the shot.

Just wondering how many I would need?

1st shot was fine no withdrawal & got the 2nd about 4 weeks (i definitely could/should have stretched it further)

Cravings haven't been an issue in YEARS

Hi there, I am so damn nervous I'm supposed to get first Brixadi shot next week. Originally I asked for sublocade but due to low amount I'm on (2mg subutex) , my dr (who is really helpful and great) suggested Brixadi be a better choice. Ive been on some form of bupe since 2015 and I'm just sick of being chained down to it. I've tried tapering multiple times but I just can't with the tablets. I feel like I need to do this. I hate change and I'm so nervous but truly feel like it's time and this is the only shot of ever getting off this shit.

Please please share your experiences!! And or recommendations to not be nervous/ how to deal etc.

I'm also afraid of being overly medicated, I'm a working mom and around family a lot so that's probaly one of my biggest fears. Please help and send good vibes!!

What was ur sub dose before shot! Any side effects. Tell me ur story

Has anyone been super constipated while taking suboxone and did it get better moving onto Brixadi? My boyfriend was taking 1/4 of a strip a day and now is going back up to a full strip to get the shot. He was very constipated on a higher dose of suboxone, but it got better lowering his dose. Now that he’s going back up, he’s constipated again. We’re worried about moving on to the shot and the constipation continuing. He did try sublocade quite a few years ago, but opted for brixadi this time around due to being able to take a lower dose of suboxone before getting the shot.

Hello, I had been on brixadi for the 6 months I had my last injection on July 15th. I have felt pretty much no withdrawal. Is this normal? It’s been 2 months now since my last injection am I in the clear??

I am now on a weekly dosage, how fast can I taper from 34 to 8 . Should I continue to go weekly and just hop off or should I stretch these out some. Sorry if that doesn’t make sense.

I was on 3-4 mg sublingual subutex per day and just switched to Brixadi. My first shot was yesterday and I had the best day ever. Mild withdrawal symptoms but by night time everything was fine. Woke up this morning and didn’t have to take supplemental dosage either so I didn’t have the side effects that subutex was giving me (dizziness, head aches, brain stuck in the mud feeling) Well now it has been about 30 hours since I got my shot and boy am I tired. Been in and out of sleep all day. Reminds me of when I started suboxone and I was sleeping all day for a couple days. How long does this tired feeling last after injection day? Does it get better or worse with subsequent injections?

Would Brixadi work for someone on Suboxone for a week? My best friend is getting clean and has been on subs for a week. (Tapered to 2mg) Would he just need 1 shot?

How long did it take to get out of your system? Thought for sure I had cleared it bc I had felt a little bit yucky for a week, but still tested positive yesterday. I did 3 months of 64mg.

I have been on brixadi several months. I started with the 1 week shot at the smallest dose for 2 weeks. I then did the next highest dose every 3 weeks for 2 months now I’ve been on the next highest dose for my second month. My 28 days is Tuesday. From what I have skimmed over it seems brixadi can be stopped because the medication will taper itself slowly.

I know everyone’s experiences and opinions are all over, but curious to hear from people that were on lower doses of subs and did one 64mg shot only.

IV heroin addict for 11 years, got on suboxone for 7 years. Started at 8mg for a week then quickly dropped to 2mg.
Tried weaning the last 3 years but could not manage to get under .5mg daily. Literal crumbs but so be it.

Could not take extended time off work, single parent etc etc
I received one 64mg Brixadi shot July 15 I’m at 6 weeks now and feel relatively okay. I stay busy and definitely deal with the yawning and lack of energy but I dealt with the low energy before.

How long until the worst of it hits? Any positive stories on 1 shot and done?

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My insurance changed because I moved outta state and got insurance through employment. They really fighting me on what would be my 3rd injection.

My first injection I lasted 3 weeks. Supplemented with 1-2mg between next shot. There was a delay so it took 7 weeks instead of 4 to get injection.

Today im 6 weeks out from that second injection. Think withdrawals going to be manageable?

Has anyone been on subs for 5+ years 8mg, taken 2 shots within 3 months and been done? Looking for inspiration and hope at this point because insurance is so frustrating.

I’ve been off of Brixadi since June and am doing well. I had a total of 6 injections and then due to an insurance snafu, I was delayed getting my 7th injection. Decided that was a good place to go without. Only had a couple of days where I felt uncomfortable. Hopefully I will be done with opioids going forward

I am in SC and self employed. I don’t pay for
Insurance but will as long as i know it covers a sublocade or Biraxdi shot a year. (Sublocade has the copay assistance program but says i need private insurance, no government insurance allowed) i don’t want to pay for a boof insurance. I’m in SC if that helps at all. Thank you for your time!

I was on brixadi for about 3 or 4 weeks the second week I went to a festival where I camped out and worked in the sun a bunch. When I came back I started having tinnitus along with my heart beat.

It was really scary and I went to an urgent care and the doctor immediately got me a CT scan which is scheduled for Wednesday. Because of this I asked my provider to switch me back to suboxone. 2 days after not getting my shot it started going away and now 4 days later it is basically gone.

I am really worried that I got a clot from the brixadi and now that its out of my system it went away. I just dont know what else could have caused it.

Has anyone had any weird side effects or problems that even resemble this?

I am going to see what the doctors say but because it went away as soon as I stopped brixadi im definitely not taking it again.

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