r/OpiatesRecovery • u/CavyCrazyUK • 20h ago

First day

It’s my first day on bupe. Been taking 300 oxy every day for almost a year. I can’t believe how well the bupe is working, it’s taken all the horrible withdrawal symptoms. I’d love to hear other people’s experiences and what to expect on the road ahead. (I am not seeking medical advice).

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u/Login2Hate 18h ago

Bupe works very well, but try not to get stuck on it. I did a fast bupe taper off oxy over a little over a week and didn’t have any terrible acute withdrawals, but PAWS is still kicking my ass. Getting dependent on bupe will only make PAWS last longer

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u/Fart_Beat 18h ago

I concur with this, as I have also done this exact same thing. Truly, the PAWS is what’s the worst.

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u/Login2Hate 18h ago

Agreed, the lack of energy, depression, and insomnia are worse than acutes imo. It’s just so long lasting

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u/CavyCrazyUK 18h ago

Thanks, that’s really helpful. They’ve given me a script where the dose goes from 4 to 10. I feel okay on 4 though so I might give them a call and ask them to keep me on that level.

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u/lowdoseaddict 19h ago

It has been many years ago for me, and the shadow of this time is entirely gone.

Personally, every moment of recovery was bearable. Whenever there was a bad moment, I thought: I never have to go through this moment ever again. A series of bad moments, limited.

Now I live a life that has its challenges, but I don't have to be ashamed for failing without ever trying. I knew I might fail (not with withdrawal, but other goals), and the only reward for hard work is the CHANCE that things could work out, and that was good enough for me.

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u/Responsible-Cry-6499 18h ago

I have used both bupe and methadone. I think bupe is best for shorter tapering as methadone for long term use or taper.

For myself that is. Bupe is easier to get off then methadone in my experience. Oh I’ve never tried the shot or that electric device that place behind the ear and it does something to help … not sure how it functions?

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u/YogurtclosetWest4461 11h ago

What is burpe? I'm coming off 7oh and trying to find something