Does Subutex still work if you swallow it?

Subutex (buprenorphine) is a pill that dissolves under the tongue and is used to treat opioid addiction. Subutex pills should not be swallowed since they may cause the medicine to stop working.

Subutex, when used correctly, can aid with opioid withdrawal symptoms and addiction. It's frequently given as part of a medication-assisted therapy plan. It's not a good idea for those using Subutex to swallow their pills. This isn't how it's supposed to be interpreted. This decreases the drug's bioavailability and makes it ineffective.

To promote optimal absorption, those using Subutex should allow the medicine to dissolve completely after placing it beneath the tongue.Subutex can take up to ten minutes to completely dissolve after being placed under the tongue. Swallowing it before this could prevent it from being absorbed, resulting in withdrawal.

Swallowing Subutex is not harmful, however it will prevent the drug from working. Because it's used to treat opioid addiction, it could produce opiate withdrawal symptoms.

Do not eat, drink, or talk until the Subutex tablet (or tablets, if you are taking more than one) has completely dissolved.

The following are some possible Subutex adverse effects:

• nausea

• discomfort in the muscles and bones

• vomiting

• diarrhea

• headache

• insomnia

• a stuffy nose

• tears in the eyes