Description
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.
Effects & Dosing
Dosage
Oral
| Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2-0.4 mg | 0.4-0.8 mg | 0.8-1.5 mg | 1.5-1.5 mg+ |
Duration
Oral
Onset 1h - 1h 30m
After Effects 1h - 16h
Safety & Risks
Safer Use
- 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.
Detection Times
| Method | Detection Window |
|---|---|
| Urine | 3–7 days |
| Hair | 1–90 days |
Note: Not detected by standard opiate immunoassay. Requires specific buprenorphine panel.
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