Why SUBUTEX* (Buprenorphine hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of SUBUTEX: satisfied (average rating score: 4.00)
(based on 26 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** SUBUTEX
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opiates | 1 |
| 2 | Pain* | 1 |
| 3 | Back pain* | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of SUBUTEX **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constipation | 7 |
| 2 | Insomnia | 5 |
| 3 | Somnolence | 4 |
| 4 | Libido decreased | 3 |
| 5 | Nausea* | 3 |
| 6 | Loss of libido | 3 |
| 7 | Depression | 3 |
| 8 | Food craving | 2 |
| 9 | Headache | 2 |
| 10 | Hyperhidrosis | 2 |
| 11 | Anxiety* | 2 |
| 12 | Adverse event | 2 |
| 13 | Withdrawal syndrome | 2 |
| 14 | Memory impairment | 2 |
| 15 | Opiates | 2 |
| 16 | Pain | 1 |
| 17 | Flushing | 1 |
| 18 | Fear | 1 |
| 19 | Fatigue | 1 |
| 20 | Sleep paralysis | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for SUBUTEX
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Buprenorphine hydrochloride (Buprenorphine hcl, Buprenorfina, Buprenorphine, Subutex, Buprenex)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com