What is Buprenorphine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Buprenorphine is an opioid analgesic used in the management of moderate to severe pain. It is also used in the treatment of opioid dependence. It may also be used for heroin and opioid withdrawal.
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How do members experience Buprenorphine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 59 | 22 | |
| Drug use disorder | 25 | 17 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 19 | 26 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 7 | 4 | |
| Chronic pain syndrome | 6 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 6 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 2 | |
| Drowsiness | 2 | |
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Confusion | 1 | |
| Decreased appetite | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 11 | |
| Moderate | 14 | |
| Mild | 19 | |
| None | 20 |
Member evaluations
poshbird
evaluated on Jan 24, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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