Is acne a side effect of Suboxone?
Can Suboxone cause acne?
Acne is an uncommon side effect of treatment with Suboxone. Suboxone is a film that is placed under the tongue (sublingual) or on the inside of the cheek (buccal) and is used to treat opioid dependence.
Suboxone combines a partial-opioid agonist called buprenorphine with an opioid antagonist called naloxone.
In clinical studies of Suboxone, acne was identified as a treatment-related adverse reaction which occurred in greater than or equal to 1/1000 people to less than 1/100 people - making it an uncommon side effect of the drug. Other uncommon, skin-related side effects of Suboxone include dermatitis exfoliative, skin mass, alopecia and dry skin.
References
- MedSafe. Suboxone Data Sheet. Available from: https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/Datasheet/s/Suboxonetab.pdf. [Accessed April 20, 2021].
- European Medicine Agency. Suboxone. Annex I, Summary of Product Characteristics. Available from: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/product-information/suboxone-epar-product-information_en.pdf. [Accessed April 20, 2021].
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How long does Suboxone stay in your system?
The effects of Suboxone last for 24 hours. After one dose of Suboxone, no trace of the drug would be expected to be found after 5 to 8 days in healthy people, or 7 to 14 days in those with severe liver disease. Continue reading
How long does Suboxone block opiates?
Suboxone blocks the effects of full opioids (such as heroin, fentanyl, or morphine) for at least 24 hours, in some people, the effects may last up to 60 hours. Continue reading
Does Suboxone show up on a drug test?
Suboxone will only show up on a drug test if the panel specifically tests for buprenorphine or its metabolites, or for naloxone. Suboxone will not cause false positives for other opioids. Continue reading
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