At a glance, suboxone and methadone treatments seem to be nearly identical. Here are the key differences between the two, and how they can aid in recovery. Both are used to treat patients with opioid dependency or addiction. Both synthetic opioids. Suboxone is partial opiate agonist (effects are limited even when taken in large doses) Methadone is a full opiate agonist (effects are not limited). Methadone can be abused (overused) so patients start out taking it at a clinic, later are allowed take-home doses. Suboxone is harder to abuse so patients are allowed to take it home. For people with larger, more serious opiate habits and addiction, Suboxone may not provide effective relief from withdrawal symptoms. Methadone may work better for such individuals. Suboxone is generally less addictive than Methadone. Withdrawal symptoms of a Suboxone detox are generally less severe than Methadone detox. The risk of an overdose on Suboxone is less than with Methadone. VS. SUBOXONE METHADONE SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
The cost of Methadone is generally lower than Suboxone. Methadone is taken as tablet, liquid or injection. Suboxone is taken as a tablet sublingually – under the tongue. A physician will work with each patient to determine the right clinical approach. Learn more about Methadone or Suboxone treatment, or contact us for more information.
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