The Buprenorphine Withdrawal Timeline Chart

A graphic display of Buprenorphine Withdrawal Symptoms. Learn what to expect here:

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What is Buprenorphine Withdrawal?

As a partial mu-receptor opiate agonist,daily buprenorphine use can lead to physical dependence. Although dependence is the natural and expected adaptation of your body to the medicine, getting of buprenorphine can be very uncomfortable. Ending the conditions starts with withdrawal, which is best managed from a medical detox clinic.

But, what can you expect during buprenorphine withdrawal?
How long does withdrawal from buprenorphine last?
And what symptoms occur when?

The Buprenorphine Withdrawal Timeline Chart

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Buprenorphine Withdrawal Timeline

The first withdrawal symptoms occur when the last dose of buprenorphine wears off, and they usually peak at around 72 hours after the last intake. Withdrawal from buprenorphine is reported to be milder in its severity in comparison to the withdrawal from heroin or other stronger opiates.  However, some symptoms can persist for days, weeks, or months after acute withdrawal end.

What are the symptoms of buprenorphine withdrawal? It can basically feel like you caught a bad flu. We explain below with a detailed easy-to-understand schedule of symptom occurrence:

24-72 hours after the last dose of buprenorphine:

  • Diarrhea
  • Dilated pupils
  • Nausea
  • Restlessness
  • Sweating
  • Watery eyes

3-7 days after the last dose of buprenorphine:

  • Abdominal cramps
  • Anxiety
  • Body aches
  • Depression
  • Mood swings
  • Sleep disorders

Week 2 Buprenorphine Withdrawal:

  • Abdominal cramps
  • Body pain
  • Cravings
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Lack of motivation

Week 3 Buprenorphine Withdrawal:

  • Body pain stabilization
  • Cravings
  • Depression
  • Mood swings

Week 4 Buprenorphine Withdrawal:

  • Confusion
  • Decreased cravings
  • Feeling better
  • Irritability

How Long Does Withdrawal Last?

The length of buprenorphine withdrawal varies from person to person, and it depends from the frequency and dosage of buprenorphine use. Many heavy buprenorphine abusers may experience protracted acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) which can last from a few weeks to several months.

Buprenorphine PAWS may include:

  • Anxiety
  • Brain fog
  • Depression
  • Memory loss
  • Sleep disorders
  • Stress

How to treat buprenorphine withdrawal? The safest and the best way to manage withdrawal is to enroll into a rehab program where you can receive help and support for both, the physical and physiological aspects of detox and the challenges they pose.

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Buprenorpine Withdrawal Questions

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Reference Sources: NCBI: Buprenorphine withdrawal
National Drug Intelligence Center: Buprenorphine: Potential for Abuse
NY State Department of Health: Buprenorphine: A New Drug for Treating Heroin Addiction
SAMSHA: The Facts About Buprenorphine
About the author
Lee Weber is a published author, medical writer, and woman in long-term recovery from addiction. Her latest book, The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions is set to reach university bookstores in early 2019.
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