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Side effect(s) of Buprenorphine


Review the side-effects of Buprenorphine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Most Common
- Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, increased sweating, headache, low blood pressure and shortness of breath.

   Central Nervous System
- Confusion, blurred vision, emotion, weakness/fatigue, dry mouth, nervousness, depression, slurred speech and tingling.

   Heart
- High blood pressure and fast or slow heart rate.

   Gastrointestinal
- Constipation.

   Respiratory
- Difficulty in breathing and bluish.

   Skin
- Itching.

   Eye and ENT
- Double vision and visual abnormalities.

   Miscellaneous
- Injection site reaction, urinary retention, dreaming, flushing/warmth, and chills/cold, ringing in the ear, eye inflammation and mental illness.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine(Subutex) generic is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for moderate to severe pain.


Trade Names for Buprenorphine

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International :


Subutex
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