Drug details

Subutex (buprenorphine)

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Subutex (buprenorphine) is an opioid (narcotic) medication used to treat narcotic addiction. The brand name Subutex is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• constipation,
• back pain,
• vomiting,
• indigestion,
• diarrhea,
• weakness,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• cough,
• nervousness,
• depression,
• chills,
• stomach pain,
• drowsiness,
• runny nose,
• anxiety,
• infection,
• increased sweating,
• warmth or tingly feeling,
• watery eyes.

The following drugs are related to Subutex, either as a replacement or used together:

• Bunavail (buprenorphine and naloxone buccal film)
• Zubsolv (buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablets)
• Probuphine (buprenorphine implant)