Belbuca (Buprenorphine) Withdrawal And Detox

Belbuca is a brand-name medication, and the active ingredient is the partial opioid agonist buprenorphine. Belbuca is a dissolvable film, placed on the lining of the cheek. Belbuca is approved to provide around-the-clock pain relief for people suffering from chronic, severe pain. Typically, buprenorphine is used as a way to treat opioid dependence and addiction, along with a comprehensive addiction treatment program. It’s similar to methadone and other drugs approved as medication-assisted treatment options. Since it’s a partial opioid agonist, rather than a full agonist, it can help prevent withdrawal symptoms in opioid-dependent people. It can also help reduce drug cravings and increase the likelihood of someone being successful in addiction treatment. While buprenorphine is used as a way to help with addiction treatment, it can have its own side effects as well. Buprenorphine can be addictive, and it can cause people to go through withdrawal when they stop using it. Withdrawal symptoms may be milder than with other opioids. Common Belbuca withdrawal symptoms can include:

• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Body aches
• Cramping
• Insomnia and sleep disturbances
• Sweating
• Dilated pupils
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Opioid cravings

For people going through opioid withdrawal, including Belbuca withdrawal, symptoms aren’t typically fatal. However, the symptoms of Belbuca withdrawal can be uncomfortable and difficult to go through. Rather than stopping cold turkey or trying to go through Belbuca withdrawal without medical help, it’s usually recommended people seek professional help. A medical professional may advise patients to taper off Belbuca slowly, which can reduce or eliminate withdrawal symptoms. It’s not uncommon for people to experience recurrence of use after going through opioid detox, so that has to be addressed with professional help and guidance as well. Recurrence of use after detox is dangerous because people’s tolerance will have diminished, putting them at an increased risk of overdose.

Before someone can begin addiction treatment, they have to eliminate the substance from their system. A Belbuca medical detox is a good option, especially for heavy or long-term opioid takers. During a professional, medical detox, patients’ symptoms can be treated as necessary. For example, someone can be given sleep aids or other medicines that will help them be more comfortable as they detox. A medical detox includes the benefit and peace of mind of around-the-clock care and supervision as well. During a professional, medically-supervised detox, patients can also begin the intake process of addiction treatment. This is a time when the team will consider the mental and physical health of the individual, as well as the details of their addiction.

With so many detox centers, how do you choose one that’s right for you? This is a common question people have. When choosing a Belbuca detox center, the facility should have experience in treating opioid dependence. A dual diagnosis program is advantageous as well. Dual diagnosis means the patient can be treated for addiction but also other mental health disorders simultaneously. Most addiction treatment centers have a detox facility that’s the initial step of the program. An individualized treatment approach is a consideration when choosing a Belbuca center as well. Personal things to think about when choosing a Belbuca center include:

• Is it an inpatient or outpatient program?
• How far does the person want to travel for treatment?
• Does the detox program allow the person to continue working or living their daily life?
• Are other medications used?
• Will insurance cover the cost of the program?
• Is an addiction treatment program part of detox, or would the person have to transfer to another center to continue care?

What’s so important for people to realize is that addiction doesn’t have to continue being their reality. There is a way out — reach out to The Recovery Village for more information.