Subutex withdrawal period

[AnonymousUser12]

I had a heavy prescription pain killer addiction following a bad car accident at 16 (300+mgs, 4 years or so oxys/percs/hydros/w.e), got put on Suboxone (the tablets) then a few years later onto Subutex (the strips) for a total period of around 4.5 years by a total quack doctor clearly in it for the money.  

He had no intention of weening me down, so I did it myself if very slowly. The last few months I got down to 1mg a day for a month, then .75 for 2 weeks, and then .5 for a week. My last dosage was Saturday morning at 7am(.25mg). Its now Wednesday at 12:50pm. I have had yawns/constant sneezing/RLS/diarrhea but all very mild.

I guess my question comes down to, can it really be this easy? Are the horror stories all over these internet forums just that? I'm at 100+ hours without taking any medication whatsoever besides over the counter sleep aides and vitamins, been working out constantly even if it makes me feel slightly sick. Took the week off work, I probably could have worked through these symptoms.

[AnonymousUser12]

Thank you all for your support. I have not attended any counseling or N/A meetings, but my battle with addiction was always very personal. Thats how I was able to taper, and eventually come off of suboxone. Mind over matter.

[AnonymousUser12]

After nearly a decade of being dependent on one type of opiate or another, I really didnt know if I could ever reach this point. Waking up each day and not needing to take something. But as I pass 3 months, its real. Went on vacation for a week and didnt need to check doctor appointments or count suboxone strips, just packed my clothes and went. Freedom is possible.

[ImInAwe]

Thanks for posting this! I'm coming off subs after 5 years at a really good clinic that helped me do a proper taper(and counseling, support, etc.), but I'm the "get ahead of myself" type, and jumped at 4mg(half a pill) and I'm feeling it today on day 7, so hearing your story, being able to read all your updates has been a huge encouragement! You are an inspiration for me!

[atthebeach]

Fantastic!!!!!! 3 months clean... this is great news.
CONGRATULATIONS!
You are doing it my Friend.
Freedom, freedom.
good for you.
Keep on keepin on.

[AnonymousUser12]

A few days late, but this makes over 4 months. Being free from all prescription drugs is possible, even if it doesnt seem to be while you're on them.

[VICourageous]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Over 4 months down now..Way to go!!!!  Keep on working it, whatever has been working for you!

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