Buprenorphine Side Effects, Overuse

Most people contact us because of the damaging side effects from their habitual, progressive intake of pain-relief pills, like Buprenorphine ®. In addition to an exaggeration of possible, normal side effects (below), other indicators of Buprenorphine addiction or overuse involve:

• Loss of will and pleasure for simple things in life (favorite activities and hobbies)
• Indifference toward family activities, special events, and loved ones
• Decreased interest in sex and affection
• Loss of professional ambition and personal motivation
• Ignorance of how behavior and emotions affect others than oneself
• Other signs of clinical depression, including:
  • Irritability, anger, self-criticism, sadness, or emptiness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Loss of restful sleep
  • Impaired libido, impotence

Buprenorphine Side Effects

Possible common Buprenorphine side effects (normal) include:

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Vomiting

Possible severe Buprenorphine side effects (overuse) include:

• Anxiety or nervousness
• Dark urine
• Depressed mental state
• Mood changes
• Difficulty breathing
• Hives
• Itching
• Pale stools
• Rash
• Severe allergic reactions
• Severe or persistent stomach pain
• Slow or shallow breathing
• Swelling of the face
• Swelling of the lips
• Swelling of the mouth
• Swelling of the tongue
• Tightness in the chest
• Yellowing of eyes or skin
  

Always monitor persistent side effects due to prolonged, excessive dosage. Know the dangers of Buprenorphine side effects and of a medical Buprenorphine overdose. Different people react to medication differently. If you experience other, unlisted side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist.