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You’d have to google, but I read that buprenorphine is not only addictive but it is difficult to come off of, and also I read that it can cause dental decay. Best to you. Also, I personally tried buprenorphine patch to replace Fentanyl 25mg patch and I did not find sufficient pain relief for MY pain, and was on it for at least a year and had to switch back. But now I’m not treated. I‘d like to find a place that would allow cannabis with opiates like that because cannabis for appetite (absent due to pain) keeps me out of pain management. It’s due to cannabis testing, which is not helpful in pain mgmt, imo if it keeps patients from receiving pain care. Good luck to you.
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I’m in the same boat! I’ve been smoking since I lost my appetite last fall. Twice I’ve tested positive for thc. But my pain management doctor knows my appetite is depressed and the weight I’ve lost. He prescribed Remoran ?sp? which is a appetite stimulant he prescribes for his cancer patients. It did nothing for me but maybe it could work for you. Since I was tested a couple months ago I probably won’t need another until next year but I need to stop now. Looks like it’s likely I’ll need spine surgery but praying it’s not that bad
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I’m done going to pain clinics. They can no longer help me. I’ve become immune to hydromorphone. It’s like taking Tylenol now because I have been taking it for too long. I’m allergic to morphine, and I get sick from Oxycodone. Pain pumps/pain stimulators don’t work with my type of pain per four doctors. I’m at a loss because I don’t get relief of any kind and my pain level is worse then torture.