Can someone switch from methadone to buprenorphine?
It is best to SLOWLY reduce your therapeutic dose of Methadone to 30 mg a day or less for at least a week, before discontinuing it completely for at least 36 hours before starting Buprenorphine. You MUST be in mild to moderate withdrawal before you take your first dose of Buprenorphine. If you are doing well in Methadone treatment it may not be advisable to change treatments at all unless you and your doctor determine it is in your best interest. It is VERY important to follow these guidelines and prevent precipitated withdrawal. What the experts say (PCSS mentors) NAABT Precipitated Withdrawal sheet (including COWS) 8/07 Back to FAQs Does insurance cover it? Most insurance companies cover the medication itself. However many people choose to pay for it themselves to keep their condition private. There are some doctors that will only take cash. It is one of the many unfair aspects of this disease. It pays to shop around. A doctor can choose what if any insurance they will accept (in som
