Switching From Oxycodone To Belbuca

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My pain mgt. doctor has decided that he wants to take me off Oxycodone 40mg per day and put me on Belbuca. I don't want to do this, but he is leaving me with no choice. What should I expect?

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How is he doing the transition?

In order to start the Belbuca, you'll need to be off the Oxycodone for several days, otherwise it could throw you into precipitated withdrawals.

Belbuca contains the active ingredient Buprenorphine, so the FDA warns that it also carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth.

Ref: Belbuca Information

Many doctors are switching their patients as a precaution to help prevent them developing opiate abuse.

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How many days should I be off? Withdrawals do not sound like fun.

The FDA states on their website that dental destruction is a real possibility for those on Belbuca. My teeth are really nice, and subjecting them to rot doesn’t sound like fun either.

My insurance copay for oxycodone is zero. Belbuca will cost me several thousand dollars per year. I don’t know how I’ll be able to afford it.

My doc doesn’t want to hear any of this. I’m truly at his mercy.

I find myself sinking into depression.

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