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Buprenorphine

Also known as: suboxone, subs, bupe

A semi-synthetic opioid analgesic also known as subutex. Often administered as Butrans patches, or in combination with Naloxone as Suboxone, a heroin replacement therapy drug. Will cause withdrawals if you have an opioid tolerance and don't wait long enough (typically around 48 hours) before taking this.

Dosage

Oral

Common: 0.4-0.8mg
Heavy: 1.5mg+
Light: 0.2-0.4mg
Strong: 0.8-1.5mg

NOTE: The ceiling dose for Buprenorphine is usually between 16mg and 32mg, anything above this will not produce any increase in effects. Also, after dosing 4mg your opioid receptors are completely covered.

Duration

Onset: 60-90 minutes
Duration: undefined hours
After effects: 1-16 hours

Timeline

Onset
60-90 minutes
After
1-16 hours
08.8h17.5h
Typical
Extended range

Effects

EuphoriaDry MouthMood liftItchinessRelaxantConstipationPupil constrictionAnalgesia

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