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Can buprenorphine be used to treat addiction to prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone or codeine?

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Can buprenorphine be used to treat addiction to prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone or codeine?

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Prescription pain relievers like oxycodone and codeine are opioids. Buprenorphine is used to treat addiction to opioids. Buprenorphine prevents withdrawal symptoms so that a person can stop taking the opioid drug to which he or she is addicted. A doctor who is qualified in the use of buprenorphine can determine if it is a good choice for a patient who is addicted to opioid pain relievers. Doctors in each State who have waivers to prescribe buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid addiction are listed on the SAMHSA Buprenorphine Physician Locator Web site.