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Can you prescribe Subutex for someone actively using fentanyl?

I'm not able to prescribe medications—I'm here to provide information and support. Only licensed healthcare providers can prescribe medications like Subutex (buprenorphine).

However, it's great that you're thinking about treatment options. Buprenorphine is one Show Full Answer

Can you prescribe Subutex for someone actively using fentanyl?

I'm not able to prescribe medications—I'm here to provide information and support. Only licensed healthcare providers can prescribe medications like Subutex (buprenorphine).

However, it's great that you're thinking about treatment options. Buprenorphine is one of three FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder and can be very effective for people with long-term fentanyl use.

Here's what you should know:

Buprenorphine works by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms without causing a strong high. It's a partial opioid agonist, meaning it activates opioid receptors just enough to help you feel stable.

To get started with Subutex or other buprenorphine products, you'll need to:

- Connect with a healthcare provider or addiction medicine specialist
- Visit SAMHSA's treatment locator at findtreatment.gov to find providers near you
- Discuss your fentanyl use history so they can create a safe treatment plan

Starting medication for opioid use disorder while actively using fentanyl requires careful medical supervision, especially regarding timing and dosing to avoid precipitated withdrawal.

You deserve support on this journey. Reaching out is an important first step.

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