About Suboxone | Boulder Care
What is Suboxone?
Stopping opioids (like oxycodone or fentanyl) without relief from medication can be a painful process. The chance of relapse and even overdosing is very real given today's highly lethal and dangerous supply.
For these reasons, many people trying to quit illicit opioids look to medications like Suboxone to feel better and support their path to recovery.
What is Suboxone (Buprenorphine) and how can it help?
Suboxone is recommended as a first-line, primary treatment for opioid use. Unlike other addiction medications, Suboxone is accessible through telehealth providers who can prescribe online and send a prescription to a local pharmacy. This makes it a more flexible option. You can take it at home, avoiding the need for frequent in-person clinic visits.
Instead of spending every day worried about where to find opioids and how to stop feeling sick, Suboxone offers a stable path to a healthy and fulfilling future.
How it works
You don't have to have it all figured out — just start the process.
Download the Boulder Care app
Virtual intake with a Care Advocate
Same-day video visit with a medical provider
The full process usually takes under an hour , all on your phone.
Before I started Boulder my life was a mess. Suboxone will give you your life back.
– Brenda L.
You gain the freedom to build your life back instead of feeling stuck, you have time to progress 💖
– Casey P.
if not for Suboxone I'd probably not be alive now
– Jose R.
Suboxone FAQs
Can Suboxone be misused?
Suboxone is designed to deter misuse in many ways. There is a ceiling dose, which means at a certain level there is no greater effect. There is naloxone, which means it can’t be injected.
Do I need to go to rehab or detox to get Suboxone?
No. You can begin and maintain Suboxone treatment from home with the help of a licensed provider.
How much medication is in a Suboxone dosage?
The proper dosage for suboxone varies from person to person and their health needs, and should always be set for you by your clinician/doctor. A licensed prescriber will be able to help find the right Suboxone dosing. See if Suboxone is right for you by talking to one of our clinicians today.
Is Narcan the same as Suboxone (buprenorphine)?
No. They are not the same, but can be used in tandem when prescribed by a clinician. Narcan can be prescribed with buprenorphine to accelerate the process, and is the quickest, but most intense method.
How long should I be on Suboxone?
The length of Suboxone treatment is entirely up to you. To be sure, Suboxone is considered a long-term treatment option. Research does show the longer you are on Suboxone the higher your chance you have of achieving long-term stability and a healthy life.
What are common side effects?
There are some common and mild side-effects like: nausea, constipation, sweating. More serious side-effects like respiratory depression require immediate emergency care.
Do I need a prescription for Suboxone?
A Boulder clinician can prescribe you needed medication for you to fill at a local pharmacy or via mail.
Is Suboxone just replacing one opioid for another?
No. Suboxone works differently than other opioids—it prevents cravings and withdrawal without the highs and lows. It’s long-acting, so instead of constant dosing throughout the day most people who take Suboxone dose only 1-3 times per day.
Does Suboxone cause addiction?
No. But Suboxone does contain buprenorphine, which is an opioid that can cause physical dependence. Physical dependence is not the same as addiction. Whenever you choose, your team can help you slowly and comfortably stop taking the medicine.