Sublocade User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• HairG...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2019

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "I just received my 4th shot of Sublocade today after taking Suboxone for almost 10 years and being a multiple drug addict for years before that. This shot has literally changed my life. When I was in the pills it was like I would crave them, but now I don't even think about it. I wake up feeling great and stable all through the day, all through the month. It's been amazing for me."

• Zero
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2020

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "Like most, I'm an ex IV heroin/oxy user. Been in Suboxone for 2 years 16mg daily. Had my first sublocade shot 48 hours ago at 300mg. It kinda gave me an opiate high just a couple hours after the (very painful) injection, and I felt more of a buzz than SUBOXONE. I'm not like nodding off but I feel it, which I haven't felt in a very long time. No cravings. I haven't had to take a sublingual dose since the shot. I honestly feel great, but not in a scary way. I highly recommend this for anyone serious about staying clean."

• Rhino
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 5, 2019

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "I will make this short, for some this stuff may be a godsend, for me it was good until several months into it then deep depression. I’ve been fighting the depression for 4 months. I received my last shot 4 months ago as well. I had a blood draw a couple weeks ago to check my bup levels and they are almost none but no withdrawal yet. If your anything like me I bet you have found nothing on what happens when it fully dissolves? Does anyone have experience with what does happen? I’m expecting withdrawals but since not even suboxen/sublocade the manufacturer can tell me I’m at a total loss for information! Thanks for any help...."

• Luckbox
• January 11, 2019

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "Update from my review on 2018-12-15. I am on my 3rd shot which is now lowered to 100mg. The shot is very very painful, it burns like none other. I might be acting like a a brat but damn does that burn. I have a good amount of fat on my belly tho so that may be why. I can still feel the last 2 depots from the 300mg shot so know that medicine is still in me and have not had a single bad day. I truly believe this is the miracle drug for getting off opioids. Also, the mg of the shot cannot be compared to the strips. 300mg of sublocade is much more than 300mg of suboxone due to the method of absorption."

• Mikey...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2020

For Opioid Use Disorder "Been a Suboxone patient for 11 years after 5 yrs of pain pill dependence. It has been a Godsend and gave me my life back. But I’m tired of the strips. Been stable on one 8/2 mg strip per day for the entire 11 years but some months running out early because for some reason they don’t seem to be effective every day of the month. Tired of suffering when those maths occurred and lately they’ve been occurring more frequently. Changed Dr’s because my didn’t dispense Sublocade. Got my 1st dose yesterday and it’s now been about 36 hrs and I feel great! 0 withdrawal symptoms. Only side-effect is some mild head pressure, wouldn’t call it’s a headache. The shot itself really burned while being injected. About 30 sec worth and I was glad when it ended but 0 complications at the injection site. I will let everyone know after 1 month but for now I’m so glad I gave this a try."

• Chris
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2019

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "I have been on two 8mg Suboxone for about 10 years. Weaning off and going through withdrawal has always been my biggest hurdle to quitting. My doctor mentioned this shot to me. Said minimal side effects and coming off the shot is nothing like strips. I had my first shot yesterday and felt fine, but day 2 and I feel awful. The worst stomach pain, nausea and headache. I sure hope this goes away. The idea of not having to worry about taking meds every day is a Godsend."

• Unsure...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2020

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "To any wanting to try Sublocade, do your research and ensure you're a good match before doing so. I left a review previously, I was on Suboxone 9yrs prior to trying the injection. Overall, I had a severe adverse reaction to the injection and "did" have it surgically removed. Yes removed! It is possible and very easy. I had immediate relief. Overall the injection caused Necrosis causing the tissue in my stomach to die and is why I was having serious reactions. I am very happy to be back on the tabs and feeling normal again!"

• CJano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2018

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "Three weeks into the Sublocade shot and I just had to call in to my sub doctor to get put back on the pills. I thought I could shake the cravings but then withdrawal came. Watery eyes, runny nose. Severe back pain and absolutely no sleep. I was told that it was PROBABLY bc I have a very high metabolism. Which is true, I do. I've never weighed over 135 my entire life and I'm 31 now. But doing some deep research on the shot and according to the welcome packet I also received it said the shot isn't intended for anyone who is on a dose higher than 8 mg. And I was on 16 mg a day before three weeks ago. Idk maybe I read that wrong but thats my story. It didn't work well for me. But everyone is different. If it works for you, stick to it. Its a nice idea. Maybe after I've been tapered down some I'll go back but its just too big a jump from 16mgs a day for a year and a half to that shot. Not to mention its very painful."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "I've been on pill form Methadone not for abuse but as pain relief. I'm not in denial and No Boy Scout. I've got numerous problems Dr put my Wife on Sub for one night she almost died from pneumonia. He is trying me now NO I'M NOT gonna be in her shape being a lab test rat. She passed in June was with her 46 years. She ended up in hospice not because of Sub but these thrown out really quick drugs does not fit all patients.EXPENSIVE.BIG PHARMA."

• Dee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2019

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "I'm scheduled to get my sublocade shot in 6 days. I've been on Suboxone since 2007, still feel like a drug addict, still chasing down the meds, reinforcing that drug seeking, that's what I want to stop. The reviews that I've read, it seems to be working best for dosage like 12 mg- 24 mg. Low dose may be getting to much medication ,symptoms are fairly close. It is approximately 2 mg released per hour, my doctor WILL supplement it until my body gets used to the slow release.I'm on a 24 mg split dose,I get 12 mg in the AM then 12 mg PM.You don't get that initial high but I'm not sick either plus I'm not trying to get "high,I'm trying for clean."

• Y Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2018

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "Amazing feeling & consistently so. No worries of getting stuck without medication, and no ups & downs. Shot hurts a bit - but well worth it. It’s been a tad difficult dropping to the 100mg maintenance dose but easily managed and far superior to the 12mg suboxone film I’ve been on for years. My doctor gave me 10 subutex to help my body adjust and almost a month later I have over 8.5 left. Honestly I’m not sure I needed any at all. I never thought I would be so happy to get my medication injected into me once a month. Insurance has been very good to me regarding coverage as well. Best regards all"

• JJano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2018

For Opioid Use Disorder "I’ve been on suboxone films for 10 years and it did save my life. A lot of Dr’s and people have NO clue what they’re talking because Suboxone doesn’t get you high at all and you can’t compare it to methadone but switched to Sublocade shot and so far love it. I don’t have to remember to take it and no ups and downs. AAA plus for this med"

• Lynn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2019

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "I've been almost 2 years off heroin!!!! So I was getting tired of taking something everyday to not be sick I took 8.2 strips 2x a day so my doctor offered me the sublocade because it's a continuous dose and I wouldn't have to worry about taking something everyday! She did warn me that a few patients a week before their next dose some started to feel withdrawals so she would order me strips the last week if I felt sick, so I was very nervous to it!!! 2 days ago I got my first sublocade shot the 300mg which is the loader dose they give u 2 rounds of the 300mg doses then the 3rd month do the maintenance dose which is 100 mg!! So when I got it she said I'd feel a sting it does not feel great but not horrible for 5 seconds and it wasn't sore till 24 hrs later. Day 2 an it is more sore then the 1st day and warm at the spot!!!! I called my doc an she said it be sore for a few days but I feel great no withdrawal symptoms or cravings an I feel levelled out"

• CmC
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "There is NO naloxone in this med for anyone wondering or saying there is. Sublocade has buprenorphine ONLY. I was on strips for 2 years before, technically, being forced to go to the shot due to other people in my area diverting their meds. I have never diverted my medication, but was told if I wanted to do maintenance, I would have to switch and I was happy to because I don't divert my meds and could care less how it is administered. I have nothing but good things to say about it. Don't have to worry about traveling with it or the box falling apart in your purse or bag, theft or any other problems that arise if you currently take the pills or strips. I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to do maintenance if your insurance covers it."

• hellk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "I just got the sublocade shot 3 hours ago and while I feel a little loopy. I just wanted to get some support as I am freaking out knowing that I can never use again. Being an addict for over thirty years and getting the shot at 5 months sober, I am just wondering what the sublocade community is like as I have read all the reviews before I went in. I guess I will have more to say about it when I have more then three hours of it in my system."

• Arch
• February 25, 2019

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "I usually take 2.5 8mg strips a day. I have been on Suboxone since 2004 through multiple Doctors (some great and some really bad) I received my first Sublocade shot almost 3 weeks ago. The first 2 days were fine. I did not take any strips on those days. Halfway through the 3rd day I started to feel withdrawals ( WDs) and I took one of my remaining strips to ease those feelings. After running out of the strips and depending only on this “depot”, I am experiencing WDs. As far as I can tell, having 15years experience with Bupe, (1)300mg shot delivers about 2mgs daily in my system. This could work great for those who are on low dose sub (2-4mg daily) but for those who are on 16 or higher.....Beware! IDK if I will continue this route of administration. There just isn’t enough information on this medicine to make a clear judgement on its potential. I pray it works for you!"

• Joey
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2024

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "First injection was February 2023. I decided the third injection was my last. Now it's February 2024. I'm now free of a 12-year 24mg/daily Suboxone addiction. Sublocade is a miracle prescription injection. Never had any withdrawal that I recall."

• Anagel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 23, 2019

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "Ok so first of all I give them a 10 because I'm definitely grateful for getting it. It has curbed my cravings and I feel like myself for the first time in a few years as a heroin addict. The only thing is I didn't take suboxone for days before, my husband and I went from 3 gms a day to the shot just hours of using last. Misinformed that it wouldn't throw us into precipitated withdrawals. Unbeknownst to us we get the shot feeling fine for the first 2 hours. We spent the next 6 days sicker than ever before. And insomnia was a nice word for what we had. We just had our second shot yesterday and feel much better. Other than being in actual withdrawal to begin with or on sub strips first.. I definitely recommend u get it. Just make sure u get it ALL the facts from your provider."

• Pj1103
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 20, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "I went from suboxone strips to the 300 shot and it was an adjustment at first, but great after my body adjusted (no need to take strips daily etc). However, after getting the 300 shot for 4 months I switched down to the 100 shot last week. Withdrawals started yesterday, worse today. Anyone know how long until I feel normal on the 100 shot? My experiences have otherwise been exactly the same as everyone else on here so I’m figuring it’s pretty standard. Any help is appreciated, thank you!"

• Wooha
• August 13, 2020

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "I was on 16 mg of Suboxone for 3 years. Got my first 300 mg Sublocade shot yesterday. So far, feel good, even a little high. Read all the reviews, so, I cut my dose in half 2 weeks prior, then took nothing for 2 days prior. Was entering acute withdrawal prior to shot. Hoping this will do away with the withdrawal from swapping. Will keep you posted!"

• Kelly
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 7, 2019

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "I first got this shot may 2018. Before the shot I was taking suboxone 1x day 8mg. Before suboxone I was on 120mg of methadone. I was feeling some withdrawals and discomfort on suboxone so my doctor recommended to do this shot instead of the film. It was the best thing I could have done. I have had no withdrawals yet. I started 2 months 300mg then down to 100mg I felt some withdrawals when switching the doses. I called my doctor and said I wanted to stay on 300mg longer cuz of some withdrawals. I have been sober almost 7 years. I also had no side effects. But it hurts and stings going in, but to me it’s worth it. I live in New York and I have Medicaid and they completely cover the cost."

• Jamey
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2018

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "I wanted to update my review on Sublocade. I decided to fight through those few days of not feeling great, and I am doing a lot better now. If you experience a little withdrawal, you should try to stick with it and see if it goes away. Like I said, the first 4 days were great, and then on the 5th day I started to feel mild withdrawal. The mild withdrawal only took another 5 days to get over and now I feel great. Now I am getting my second shot tomorrow. They say that your blood levels go up with each shot that you get. I still have a lump in my stomach, but I can tell half of it dissolved. It looks like you will have 2 to 3 depots supplying medicine at a time during Sublocade treatment.I really enjoy not going to the pharmacy and keeping track of film and pills. This is much better. I am glad I stuck with it. It is much better than the Probuphine implant that I had."

• Opioded
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2019

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "I was so scared and so worried about losing the strips when my dr recommended this shot! He said that this would stop my taking more strips then needed and the ups and downs of them during the day and night. Let me tell you he was right!!!! This shot is amazing and is doing everything he said it would do for me! And it’s painless! He gives a little shot of lidocaine before he injects the sublocade and when the shot of sublacade is going in you don’t feel a thing I’m serious!! About an hour later I could feel the medicine working it’s that fast. And the bump is not very noticeable but you can feel it’s there. I highly recommended anyone in the same situation as I was to try this! You got nothing to lose you can always go back on the strips if choose to"

• Ferry...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2022

For Opioid Use Disorder "I was extremely excited to try the Sublocade shot for several reason, for one I had heard A LOT of really good reviews on Tik Tok from creators who had tried it and were or seemed to be very successful and happy with it. And for two I have been on Suboxone strips for at least 15 years or more for pain pill addiction, and I had heard that if you wanted to get off Suboxone that this was the best and easiest way to do it without so much sickness. So I finally talked to my doctor about it and finally got my insurance to approve it, and I was so excited to get my first injection. I did really well the first 5-7 days I felt great, with no withdrawals I was excited that I had made the decision to get the injection, but that quickly changed for me after week 1!!! After week 1 I began to fall into a deep dark depression as well as anxiety and crying spells an NO motivation! I would be ok one hour and literally not ok the next hpur like I was on a roller coaster! Long story short, for me I wish I had never got it!!"

• Romi
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 5, 2022

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "I first gave it 5 stars but now I have to say worst mistake I ever made! I got on sublocade to get off of subs and all it did was prolong the misery I get on subs. No sex drive, no emotions except sadness and anger and no motivation and now I have to wait possibly 18 to 24 months for it to be out of my system!! Don’t do it if u want to get off, just taper"