Thread: alternatives to suboxone

I have been having a really hard time finding a Dr. who is not at his patient limit. (I have an appointment with one, but he only accepts cash and seems a bit shady to me) So I'm looking at other options. One Dr. suggested I come in and talk about Naltrexone, but I was wondering if anyone knew of other drugs that serve the same purpose as buprenorphine.
Thanks.

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Someday.

My doctor only accepts cash. He/She either just doesn't want the hassle of dealing with the insurance companies, OR is taking you above his 30 patient limit. Either way, I suggest you keep the appointment and see what he has to say. I know plenty of doctors who operate with cash only, so please don't be frightened by this.

You should pay somewhere around 250 for the initial visit, and then 75-125 for each subsequent visit. If he charges more than that, I suggest you keep looking. If you are a strong candidate for suboxone, there really is no substitute for it. It is a life saver.

When is your appointment? Let us know how it goes. Good luck.

Tom

Someday,
don't give up.I know it get's frustrating.I had to look outside my area for a sub doc.I drive an hour and a half to see mine.it is worth it.my doc prefers cash and i don't really blame him.He would bill my insurance if i had insurance.unfortunatly i don't and i prefer using cash anyway.

Sub is unigue and different so i am not aware of any other drug that serves the same purpose.
the closest one i can think of is methadone.

Well, the Dr. who accepts cash is not yet at his patient limit, so I'm just waiting until I have the $250. (about 2 weeks from now) My counselor talked to him last week, and when I see her tonight I'll find out if she was able to talk him into seeing me before 2 weeks. I've been reading about this naltrexone on this site and others. I'll be cancelling that appointment! Thanks for the responses :)

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

someday, that's what it cost me to get started also.I did get lucky that my doc didn't need to see me once a week at first at a$100 bucks a pop.hopefully one day there will be a break in the price of this treatment.
i see my doc once a month @ $100 a visit.i am happy with that.