Side Effects of Soboxone
Suboxone is used to treat addictions to substances containing opiates. Suboxone has similar effects to those of drugs containing opiates and should be used with caution. Suboxone is not available over the counter nor does it have an analog (equivalent) available over the counter. Suboxone carries the potential for abuse and should only be used by prescription.
Common Side Effects
Suboxone has side effects that include headaches, nausea, vomiting, anxiety and insomnia. These occur because, while being milder than other powerful narcotics, suboxin still has similar effects to more powerful narcotics such as heroin and oxycontin. These side effects occur because the body is not used to a lower amount of opiates in the bloodstream
Effects On The Liver
Many of the side effects of suboxone affect the liver. These side effects have visual cues. Some signs of liver problems include jaundice--the skin or whites of the eyes turn yellow--and dark-colored urine, light-colored bowel movements, lack of appetite and stomach pains. It is common for medical professionals to conduct blood tests for liver problems on patients prescribed suboxone.
Pregnancy
There are no studies of the effects of suboxone during pregnancy, and it should be used with caution. The drug should not be taken during pregnancy unless recommended by a medical professional. If you are not pregnant, contraception should be used while taking suboxone to prevent pregnancy. In the event that you become pregnant while on the drug, contact a medical professional as soon as possible.
There is not yet a published study on the effects of suboxone in breast milk. If you are taking the drug, do not breastfeed until you've consulted your doctor.
Allergies
Allergic reactions to suboxin can cause rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness and trouble breathing. Other indicators are changes in mood--such as irritability or trouble sleeping--and muscle stiffness or shakiness. These symptoms may be indicative of a reaction to the drug; your doctor or pharmacist should be contacted as soon as possible.
Considerations
If you are on other medications, tell your doctor before taking suboxone. Do not take suboxin unless it is prescribed to you by a medical professional.
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