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Suboxone and Methadone

Is suboxone helping anxiety or contributing?

Answered by Yerachmiel Donowitz, LCPC,

Question

I am taking suboxone for the past 4 years. I want to stop taking suboxone but I am afraid of having panic or anxiety attacks. Is suboxone helping anxiety or contributing?

Suboxone is not designed or even given to have an impact on anxiety. The question is if you have had any issues with anxiety and either the thought of not having the support of suboxone or experiencing discomfort in the withdrawal process, that could trigger an anxiety attack if you are already prone to anxiety attacks. If you are using suboxone legally, consult the prescribing doctor. Ifyou are getting it by some other means, consult you mental health professional about your anxiety and things that can provoke an anxiety attack.I hope this information will be helpful to you. There is always a preference not to take even prescribed medication if not absolutely necessary.

About the Expert

Yerachmiel Donowitz

LCPC,

Atlanta, United States of America

Specialties

Anger Management, Anxiety or Fears, Life Coaching, Addiction or Substance Abuse, Trauma and PTSD, Chronic Pain or Illness, ADHD, Depression, Finding Your Purpose in Life

License

my_license #LC7472