Suboxone/Methadone comparison

[jamiemarie33]

I was just wondering from someone who really knows,  A 8-2 mg tablet of suboxone compares to how many milligrams of methadone. I was told a 8-2 mg suboxone is equal to 30-40 milligrams od methadone. I really would like to know. Thanks, Jamie

[c12345188]

I'm sure you mean well but I don't think that's correct. The equivalent of higher doses of methadone to suboxone then would cause a suboxone overdose using your calculations.If someone were on 150 mg of methadone, you are saying they would need to take almost 19 x 8 mg suboxone! That would be deadly!!!! Suboxone and methadone are just different. I think the 8mg to 30-40 mg is a very close comparison.If a doctor told you that they should lose their license.

[turner3113]

8 mg of suboxone is the equivalent to only 10 mg of methadone I've asked doctors and read plenty of forums on this subject I was really strung out on oxycoden and roxy I've been taking suboxone for 2 1/2 years and have really come a long way from where I was I thank God everyday

[Pochon]

That's good. Im in the middle of trying some hard decisions right now.

[Siqpuppie]

You sir are giving incorrect information as most people on this forum. The ignorance here is amazing. 8mg of Subs (which personallly i dont think anyone needs past 6). Ive never seen a dope fiend need more than 4-6mg.  Anyway, its equal to roughly 80mgs....  So basic rule of thumb is 10mg methadone = 1mg sub.

[SarahOz]

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[1sorryperson]

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[cgarand23]

i beg to differ on that as well suboxone is highly addictive took me 3 weeks to feel complelely normal it sucked never go thru that again

[cgarand23]

one 8 miligram sub is equal to 30 miligrams of methadone your right

[weaver71]

That is a difficult question. How much methadone where you taking and for how long? How long was your methadone taper? Anyway, I was on 100-200mg methadone a day. I switched to 150mg Norco for 4 days and waited until I hit 25 on the COWS scale. about 3 days. Look up COWS scale at that is what your doctor should be using to determine time of induction, not time after last dose. If you start a new thread by clicking on "Post A Question" at the top of the page and you will get a lot more feed back. This thread is from 2009. Good luck and congrats and getting your life back.