What is the difference between Suboxon and Methadone?

Suboxone® and methadone are two drugs that are often used in the treatment of opiate addiction. It is assumed that they are to help with dependence on opiates by reducing the withdrawal symptoms that occur as soon as the person completely stops taking opiates. These drugs can be effective because they are similar to opiates such as codeine, heroin and morphine, but they are not so addictive because they do not create the same intensity or type high. Having a smaller type of opiate in the body allows the person to gradually start drugs instead of shocking suddenly removal of dependent substance and preventing abstinence symptoms. Although drugs are similar, they are not interchangeable and have some key differences that can make one drug more safer and more effective for some patients. Suboxone® primarily works by blocking any physical withdrawal symptoms since the end of opiates; However, it does not tend to produce any high type. Methadone also blocks withdrawal symptoms but is stronger thanSuboxone® and is often used for pain relief. Because Suboxone® does not provide pain relief, metadone is usually prescribed for patients who have more severe opiate dependence that can cause chronic pain during the withdrawal.

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administration method also tends to be a key difference between Suboxone® and methadone. Suboxone® can only be used orally through a soluble tablet or a film that is located under the tongue until it is absorbed in the mouth, while the metadone can be used orally or intravenously with a needle. If Suboxone® is injected directly into the bloodstream, it loses its efficiency and opiates the symptoms of withdrawal symptoms in the speed.

Suboxone® and methadone also have different types of side effects. Both drugs can cause side effects such as slowing breathing, drowsiness, dizziness and confusion; However, the methadone tends to have different, more severe secondarydumbbells. It can also cause hallucinations, chest pain and unusual heart rhythm. If any side effects of these drugs occur, it is generally recommended to look for immediate medical attention.

Although both of these drugs are intended mainly for the treatment of opiate addiction, they can also take care of habits and are recommended that they are administered only according to the doctor's instructions. The methadone is considered much more likely to become addictive.