My side effects are way different from most others'My side effects are way different from most others'
Author: surgerybound
Posted: 03/09 10:18 AM
On the positive side, I don't feel the mental funk that I keep reading about in other people's posts. I work long hours and have to keep a sharp mind, and I've been pretty fortunate in this respect. Also, my sleep has been better since I started subs. (I'm a lifelong insomniac, but now I'm actually getting some sleep.)
The worst problem for me is the itching and skin rash. I've developed a form of psoriasis, which I can only attribute to subs. Previously, when I was on oxy, I had really bad skin problems (different from now) that cleared up once I stopped. Right now, I'm on prednisone (for something else), which has cleared up my psoriasis. As long as I'm on this, the only side effect is the itching, which really isn't that bad (especially compared to itching from oxy).
I guess the point of this post is to find out how many other people generally feel fine upstairs.
Author: Caboose128
Posted: 03/17 10:08 PM
I think the majority of people get that same side effect. I don't know if they get it too the degree of the psirosis, or something, that you were talking about, but being a partial opiate I still get itchy way more than a sober person. I can pretty much start itching at any of the day and it'll feel semi-good, reminiscent of how warm and itchy a good oxy buzz is.
And back when I was naively abusing subs, without a tolerance, I would get that same feeling from subs that would last over 12 hours. Powerful stuff...
Just try and ignore the itching as best you can, especially if you're doing it too often and developing some sort of a rash or infection.
You're lucky you don't feel the mental funk from Suboxone. The worst for me is the drowsiness and sedating feeling, and extreme fatigue and weakness. I can literally wake up, take my subs right as I get up to chase away the impending withdrawal feelings, and then a hour later my eyes will be half open, feeling like if I close my eyes for a second I could easily pass out. I used to like this effect, it's funny how much the drug changes, Suboxone that is, when going from abusing it to using it therapeutically. Still similar effects, except it turned them all negative because the sense of euphoria is gone. It's defiantly a trap you want to avoid.
Wow I ramble too much on Adderall. Idk if adderall and sub is the best combination, health wise and for your cardiac system/lungs. I've had breathing problems the past couple days, gets worse everytime I smoke a ciggerette. It's scary because I realized the actual damage I could of done by taking uppers and downers everyday to combat the side effects of eachother. I'm probably just freaking out but when my heart starts to beat all weird and I feel like I can't breathe as well I start panicking about the possiblities.
Hahaah, anyways, good luck with the itching. I think going to a skin doctor and getting his opinion could prove helpful.
Author: Taurus
Posted: 03/18 09:30 AM
I have the total opposite from mental funk. I feel better than ever since I started sub. My depression and anxiety are gone and haven't come back...yet. I have been a pessimist all my life, and since starting sub, my whole outlook on life has changed. I feel more positive than ever and it's so wonderful to be on this side, instead of on the negative side! I did have major itching my first night on sub. I hardly slept a wink because I couldn't go more than 30 seconds without scratching something...especially my face and head. I told my doctor and he said to lower my dose. So I did lower it 2mg and it helped, but was still having some itching. I lowered it another 2mg and I barely itch anymore.
Author: hatmaker510
Posted: 03/18 10:37 AM
I've been on this forum 3 years and this is the first time I've heard of itching or psoriasis being caused by suboxone. Psoriasis is an immune disorder and I can't see it being caused by an opiate. I just can't. A treatment for it IS steroids. Chances are you have that condition or it developed slowly over the years. I've had that condition for years - way before my addition or use of opiates. I suggest you see a dermatologist. Itchiness from opiate use - not of the psoriasis kind (HUGE difference) could be indicative of too high of a dose. Try a lower dose.
As for "mental funk"....this is a matter of opinion. When a person first starts sub there are various descriptions people use for the first few days and that should subside. Any somnolence could also be likely (usually) be caused by too high a dose. Also try lowering your dose (Caboose you too).... From suboxforum.com