Reviewer: Somebody help me , 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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This medication is so inconsistent,it dosen't last 12hours, I wake up in the morning feeling like hell because of like a withdrawal,it takes about an hour to take effect again after taking it. I'm on 450 mcg been taking this drug about 9 months, I'm going to have to up it 600 mcg,I dout if that helps.I want to try something else that would make my life comfortable but then I would hav ... Show Full Comment

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This medication is so inconsistent,it dosen't last 12hours, I wake up in the morning feeling like hell because of like a withdrawal,it takes about an hour to take effect again after taking it. I'm on 450 mcg been taking this drug about 9 months, I'm going to have to up it 600 mcg,I dout if that helps.I want to try something else that would make my life comfortable but then I would have to start at the beginning again. Hydrocodone worked good for me but your life evolves around a 4 hour pill.
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Reviewer: TankGirl, 45-54 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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From the day I started it I could no longer sleep. I have used opioids for years for chronic pain and never had this issue before. I was placed on them by my doctor who refused to switch me back or onto something else. Seven months after taking them I am in more pain than ever and still not sleeping. My health has gone downhill and I can no longer function. Chronic bladder issues, no sleep, d ... Show Full Comment

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From the day I started it I could no longer sleep. I have used opioids for years for chronic pain and never had this issue before. I was placed on them by my doctor who refused to switch me back or onto something else. Seven months after taking them I am in more pain than ever and still not sleeping. My health has gone downhill and I can no longer function. Chronic bladder issues, no sleep, difficulty thinking and chest pain for 7 months. I was suffering and my doctor would not take me off - so I changed doctors who put me on another medication. I am finally starting to feel like myself again. What a bad drug.
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Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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My pain doctor switched me from the butrans patch to this little film because I was severely allergic to the patch adhesive. It really works for me. I use one every 12 hours and I can feel my chronic back and arm pain lessen. No side effects for me. I am happy to be relatively pain free and able to live my life again, be active, get work done, enjoy my life family friends and husband. Pills were m ... Show Full Comment

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My pain doctor switched me from the butrans patch to this little film because I was severely allergic to the patch adhesive. It really works for me. I use one every 12 hours and I can feel my chronic back and arm pain lessen. No side effects for me. I am happy to be relatively pain free and able to live my life again, be active, get work done, enjoy my life family friends and husband. Pills were miserable for me. Too many side effects and weirdness. My insurance covers it and I paid the rest $25 after a coupon. Pain and pain treatment are very personal, you really have to try different things especially if it's chronic. I an happy my doctor put me on buprenorphine and very happy to have this form of it.
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Reviewer: Zeedykr71, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Zero pain relief! Ibuprofen provides more relief than this product. It's relatively easy to use if you don't mind a slimy square disolving against your cheek.

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Zero pain relief! Ibuprofen provides more relief than this product. It's relatively easy to use if you don't mind a slimy square disolving against your cheek.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male (Patient)

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The problem with long acting pain medications is sooner or later, there is going to be a time when you run out the medication IE your DR retires or dies or no longer thinks the medication is right for you or the pharmacy has to order more. There is myriad of reasons it can happen, trust me I have been there more than once. Then the withdrawals come. Severe Belbuca withdrawals can and do last for ... Show Full Comment

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The problem with long acting pain medications is sooner or later, there is going to be a time when you run out the medication IE your DR retires or dies or no longer thinks the medication is right for you or the pharmacy has to order more. There is myriad of reasons it can happen, trust me I have been there more than once. Then the withdrawals come. Severe Belbuca withdrawals can and do last for a month. (Look it up) Then lasting effects can last up to six months. The doctors never tell you this. Long acting pain medications are a very viscous trap. They tell you instant release drugs are bad because they can be abused. Well Belbuca aka Buprenorphine abuses the body with withdrawals that just don't stop. And the pain relief is not that good to begin with. Yes IR drugs do have withdrawals but after 72 hours you are detoxed and can move on. Unless you are planning on being on this for the rest of your life and do have an endless inexhaustible supply of Bulbuca, you are playing with fire. And then there is the price. 600 a month unless you get there coupon. When the coupon is gone, then what?
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