Buprenorphine

• Severe pain
• De-addiction therapy for those addicted to narcotics

When should one not use Buprenorphine

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Headache
• Sleep disturbances
• Blurred vision
• Excessive sweating

Other General Warnings

• You are taking medications before starting Buprenorphine.
• You have severe breathing problems.
• You have suffered any head injury or brain disorders.
• You have liver or kidney problems.
• You suffer from pancreas disease.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Buprenorphine may adversely interact with medicines to treat depression, such as paroxetine, to cause fits and seizures and may even lead to coma (as the brain activity is suppressed significantly).
• Buprenorphine may cause breathing difficulties, increased sleepiness, and even coma when taken along with medicines to treat pain (morphine), medicines to treat cough (codeine) and medicines for allergy.
• Buprenorphine becomes less effective when taken with medicines to treat tuberculosis like rifampicin.

Interactions with food items

• Buprenorphine may interact adversely with:
• St. John's Wort (herbal medicine for depression)
• Tryptophan containing dietary supplements (milk, cheese, oats, chicken, tuna fish and nuts)

Overdose

• Symptoms of an overdose of Buprenorphine can be fatal and include increased sleepiness, difficulty breathing, blurred vision, dizziness, and even coma. If you happen to take too much of Buprenorphine, reach out to your doctor or the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose