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@krisjb1 Hi Kris - This is complicated. Suboxone is a Schedule III Controlled Substance because there is a risk of addiction. It is approved only for treating substance abuse. Dispensers require a special waiver to prescribe it, and are required to take training before applying for the waiver. I do not know if "off label" use is permitted with the waiver, which is a common way for doctors to treat patients with some medications.
Your best chance of learning what you need to know is to to find a practitioner with a waiver and ask. Here is where you can look up people or clinics near you:
https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/find-treatment/treatment-practitioner-locator
Again, I'm not sure if this will get you suboxone, but it will get you some answers.
Sue
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There is no “off-label” accepted practice for Suboxone which is why it is specifically intended for addiction treatment. The other concern is for the person who gave up their strip of pills, what will they substitute for their missing med? This is not a medication to take lightly and certainly not intended to treat a headache where the treatment could mask more serious illness! Also check out buprenorphine https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4675640/ of which Suboxone is very similar in chemical makeup but buprenorphine is meant to treat chronic pain and addiction in certain formulations. Good luck and be safe.
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I have been on "Health Unlocked" site and there are patients who have been treated with Suboxone for pain. Some have been satisfied with its ability to reduce or eliminate pain. I will check out the clinics. Thank you.