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Suboxone® (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual film (ciii) is a prescription medicine used for maintenance treatment of opioid dependence as part of a complete treatment plan to include counseling and behavioral therapy. indication suboxone® (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual film (ciii) is a prescription medicine used for maintenance treatment of opioid dependence as part of a complete treatment plan to include counseling and behavioral therapy. important safety information do not take suboxone® (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual film (ciii) if you are allergic to buprenorphine or naloxone as serious negative effects, including anaphylactic shock, have been reported. suboxone sublingual film can be abused in a manner similar to other opioids, legal or illicit. suboxone sublingual film contains buprenorphine, an opioid that can cause physical dependence with chronic use. physical dependence is not the same as addiction. your doctor can tell you more about the difference between physical dependence and drug addiction. do not stop taking suboxone sublingual film suddenly without talking to your doctor. you could become sick with uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms because your body has become used to this medicine. suboxone sublingual film can cause serious life-threatening breathing problems, overdose and death, particularly when taken by the intravenous (iv) route in combination with benzodiazepines or other medications that act on the nervous system (ie, sedatives, tranquilizers, or alcohol). it is extremely dangerous to take nonprescribed benzodiazepines or other medications that act on the nervous system while taking suboxone sublingual film. you should not drink alcohol while taking suboxone, as this can lead to loss of consciousness or even death. death has been reported in those who are not opioid dependent. your doctor may monitor liver function before and during treatment. keep suboxone sublingual film out of the sight and reach of children. accidental or deliberate ingestion of suboxone sublingual film by a child can cause severe breathing problems and death. do not take suboxone sublingual film before the effects of other opioids (eg, heroin, hydrocodone, methadone, morphine, oxycodone) have subsided as you may experience withdrawal symptoms. injecting suboxone may cause serious withdrawal symptoms such as pain, cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, anxiety, sleep problems, and cravings. before taking suboxone, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. if you become pregnant while taking suboxone, alert your doctor immediately as there may be significant risks to you and your baby; your baby may have symptoms of withdrawal at birth. if you are pregnant or become pregnant while taking suboxone, you should report it using the contact information provided below.* before taking suboxone, talk to your doctor if you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. suboxone can pass into your milk and may harm the baby. talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take suboxone. breast-feeding is not recommended while taking suboxone. do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or perform any other dangerous activities until you know how suboxone affects you. buprenorphine in suboxone can cause drowsiness and slow reaction times during dose-adjustment periods. common side effects of suboxone sublingual film include nausea, vomiting, drug withdrawal syndrome, headache, sweating, numb mouth, constipation, painful tongue, redness of the mouth, intoxication (feeling lightheaded or drunk), disturbance in attention, irregular heartbeat, decrease in sleep, blurred vision, back pain, fainting, dizziness, and sleepiness. this is not a complete list of potential adverse events associated with suboxone sublingual film. please see full product information for a complete list. *to report negative side effects associated with taking suboxone sublingual film, please call 1-877-782-6966. you are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the fda. visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-fda-1088. please see full us product information and medication guide for suboxone sublingual film. for more information about suboxone® (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual tablets (ciii), please see full us product information and medication guide. |