Buprenorphine can effectively treat opioid use disorder as part of a medication-assisted treatment along with behavioral therapy.
You only need to take this medicine once daily.
The sublingual tablets and buccal film are easy to use.
There is a lower-cost generic version of buprenorphine available.
Buprenorphine can cause potentially life-threatening breathing problems, especially if taken with other CNS depressants like alcohol, benzodiazepines, sedatives, and skeletal muscle relaxants.
Suddenly stopping buprenorphine can lead to withdrawal symptoms.
This medication is a Schedule III drug, and you must fulfill special criteria before you can get a prescription filled.
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