Suboxone is the brand name for a drug made of buprenorphine and naloxone. The medication is treats opioid dependence. Suboxone is administered in an injection or dissolving tablet. Users of the medication benefit from reduced use of illicit opioids and are able to stay in treatment longer, explains Drugs.com. As with any medication, Suboxone has the potential for side effects.
Less Serious Side Effects
Drugs.com suggests several side effects that are considered mild unless they are persistent or bothersome. These include headache, pain, problems sleeping, nausea, sweating, stomach pain or constipation.
Serious Side Effects
More serious side effects should be reported to a medical care provider, reports Drugs.com. These include slowed breathing, dizziness, confusion, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), darkened urine, light-colored stools, decreased appetite and pain in the lower stomach accompanied by nausea. The Physicians Desktop Reference also indicates a possibility of experiencing a fever, chills or sweating while using the medication.
Allergic Reaction
Some individuals may experience a sensitivity or allergy to Suboxone. Drugs.com reports these serious side effects as trouble breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, swelling of the tongue, swelling of the face and/or hives.
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