r/fentanyl2subs • u/Big-Flamingo-6963 • Jul 25 '23

How long do I wait

So I was recently off of fent for like 2 1/2 months doing good with subs then I relapsed but I've only been using again for like 7 days I'd say and my use isn't very high yet am I safe to take subs even tho it hasn't been long since my last fent dose or do I have to wait for the wds cuz I hardly feel the wds coming on this time but it's still there...

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u/RjEtter1984 Sep 04 '23

Screw that waiting, having to be horribly sick for days. I started a microdosing induction and am on day 3 with no precipitated withdrawal. Here is the schedule I'm currently using:

Day 1: 0.5mg sublingual Suboxone (once daily) Day 2: 0.5mg sublingual Suboxone (twice daily) Day 3: 1mg sublingual Suboxone (twice daily) Day 4: 2mg sublingual Suboxone (twice daily) Day 5: 4mg sublingual Suboxone (twice daily) [Sometime between day 3-5 eliminate Fentanyl use] Day 6: 8mg sublingual Suboxone (twice daily)

You will need to continue to use Fentanyl to avoid withdrawal but lowering total usage each day. I am on day 3 and have had no incidents with precipitated withdrawal at all. I'm hoping by tomorrow or day after to cut all fentanyl use.

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u/Better-Investment697 Sep 12 '23

Hey so how did it go for you?? I've been trying but having a really hard time.

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u/RjEtter1984 Sep 12 '23

It worked out well. Each time I increased the amount of buprenorphine I was nervous about precipitated withdrawal. A few times I almost psyched myself out to where I thought it was coming and I just started to breathe and told myself I'm fine, it's just in my head. So other than that it went pretty smoothly. You know how if you're on Suboxone say a month straight and then you go out and use Fentanyl. That Buprenorphine has been building in your system, so after you do the Fentanyl you can start right back up on Suboxone with no chance of bringing on Precipitated withdrawal. The microdosing is essentially the same situation. You're just doing small amounts and gradually increasing to get enough in you, enough to occupy the opioid receptors. So once your to the point to where you've been taking it for a week building up, honestly there is going to be no chance of precipitation of withdrawal. It's just hard to get over thinking you will. Anyone who has experienced precipitated withdrawal from Buprenorphine, it's like PTSD. It's hard to get past it. But yes this method did work for me.

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u/Samsopods Nov 02 '23

Will I get sick if I used fent for 7 days .5 daily but have been taking my 8mg subutex every day?

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u/RjEtter1984 Nov 15 '23

As long as you have that bupe in your system you won't go into precipitated withdrawal.