Hi I wanted to know which drug is safer? I have been taking 30milgram of oxycodone 2 time a day for the past year for back pain although I feel I've became dependent on it and my back is getting better so I want to quit before its too late. My doctor wanted to either prescribe me either methodone or suboxen. What do you know about both of these drugs? I want something that will still help my pain but something I can gradually stop taking.
Q: which drug is safer? Suboxen or Methodone?
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11/ 4/09 12:12pm
According to this website subuxone appears to have a few less side effects, offers less chance of addiction and appears easier overall to take (less trips to the doctor).
www.thatspoppycock.com/.../Suboxone_vs_Methadone.php
For more information:
Methadone - http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/23153/56485/5-frequently
Suboxone - http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/23153/69473/suboxone
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