Reviewer: K3nnyg, 45-54 Male (Patient)

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I switched from subs to zubs about three weeks ago. I went from a 3gr a day IV heroin habit to 32mgs of subs and then tapered off to nothing on my own in 45 days or so. Yes I was hurtin bad the entire time but I just wanted off everything. Don't do that btw. Listen to your doctor because in the end I was off everything for 7 days went bought some dope and woke up in an ambulance after literall ... Show Full Comment

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I switched from subs to zubs about three weeks ago. I went from a 3gr a day IV heroin habit to 32mgs of subs and then tapered off to nothing on my own in 45 days or so. Yes I was hurtin bad the entire time but I just wanted off everything. Don't do that btw. Listen to your doctor because in the end I was off everything for 7 days went bought some dope and woke up in an ambulance after literally dying....or that's what i was told by the paramedics anyways. Anyways after that I went back to the doctor and went back on subs....or at least I wanted subs but was given zubs. 5.7. Twice a day. Well I'm all honesty I only take one per day but that's through sheer willpower. These do NOT last as long. I think in there rush to increase bioavailability they missed the fact that anything that reaches peak saturation levels faster also has a similarly steep decline also. In other words the faster it hits you the faster it goes away. I have seen studies that quantify effective levels in comparison with suboxone but now that I think about it I haven't seen any that quantify the half life of zubs. My own annecdotal experience is that it definitely does not last as long for me. Also I get the over medicated thing that ppl are talking about. I feel that a little also. It also makes perfect sense as it's made to absorb faster. I imagine that it's something to do with the effect of menthol and localized vasodilation but that is a guess. Either way I give it a thumbs down. Why mess with something that ain't broke. Is there a shortage of bupe or something that I don't know about? Otherwise it's still the EXACT same amount of it in your blood so you are not taking any more or less then if you take an 8mg strip. Odd though when you think about it. They say it's equivalent because of greater bioavailability but the old tabs were less bioavailability then the strips are but they didn't tell us then that you should do like 6mg strips coming from 8mg tabs.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Also switched over after insurance wouldn't cover suboxone. Taste is better for sure. The 5.7 mg is equal to 8mg suboxone. Although it's working fine, I also feel it is shorter acting than suboxone. FYI though for the people that do not like it or get sick, my Dr informed me that your insurance is required to cover the suboxone if once you've tried the new drug and it doesn't work ... Show Full Comment

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Also switched over after insurance wouldn't cover suboxone. Taste is better for sure. The 5.7 mg is equal to 8mg suboxone. Although it's working fine, I also feel it is shorter acting than suboxone. FYI though for the people that do not like it or get sick, my Dr informed me that your insurance is required to cover the suboxone if once you've tried the new drug and it doesn't work for you. You are required to try this new drug though. I'm sure it will require your dr getting involved, but wanted to let you know.
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Reviewer: Crissyg, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Been on Sub for 4 years and effective 7/1/14 my insurance stopped covering it, hence the switch. Zub tastes WAY better, dissolves WAY faster and gets into my bloodstream really quickly. I don't understand what everyone is complaining about. I was on 16mg Sub and now 10mg of Zub and can tell NO difference. The only thing that's annoying is that it's hard to open the package.

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Been on Sub for 4 years and effective 7/1/14 my insurance stopped covering it, hence the switch. Zub tastes WAY better, dissolves WAY faster and gets into my bloodstream really quickly. I don't understand what everyone is complaining about. I was on 16mg Sub and now 10mg of Zub and can tell NO difference. The only thing that's annoying is that it's hard to open the package.
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Reviewer: junkie, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years

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My insurance stop covering suboxone films, I had to switch to zubsolv and it sucks balls. Zubsolv makes me feel over medicated and then wears off and I supplement with subs, also gives me dierera, headaches, drowsiness every morning I wake up. I fucking hate United Healthcare, zubsolv is $40 cheaper than suboxone to buy it in cash per month. I PAY $956 a month for health insurance and can't ge ... Show Full Comment

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My insurance stop covering suboxone films, I had to switch to zubsolv and it sucks balls. Zubsolv makes me feel over medicated and then wears off and I supplement with subs, also gives me dierera, headaches, drowsiness every morning I wake up. I fucking hate United Healthcare, zubsolv is $40 cheaper than suboxone to buy it in cash per month. I PAY $956 a month for health insurance and can't get the meds I need, it's bullshit.
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Reviewer: KJ, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I just recently (last week) was prescribed Zubsolv 5.7/1.4mg due to my insurance stopping coverage of suboxone. I have been on Suboxone 8mg/2mg films (started with tabs) for the past 4 years. My first dose of Zubsolv was 2 days ago. A few hours afterwards I began to feel sick. I felt very confused , tired and headache. I felt as if I was in withdraw with a combo of being overmedicated. I had ... Show Full Comment

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I just recently (last week) was prescribed Zubsolv 5.7/1.4mg due to my insurance stopping coverage of suboxone. I have been on Suboxone 8mg/2mg films (started with tabs) for the past 4 years. My first dose of Zubsolv was 2 days ago. A few hours afterwards I began to feel sick. I felt very confused , tired and headache. I felt as if I was in withdraw with a combo of being overmedicated. I had to switch back to Suboxone for now as I have a wedding coming up and refuse to feel sick. I dont know if it's just me or what but I don't understand why I felt that way after taking Zubsolv. I tried it twice more thinking maybe it was a coincidence but the same thing happened again. Not sure what I'm going to do come July 1st when my insurance stops paying for Suboxone. Anyone else have this experience with Zubsolv???
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