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If you are dependent on opioid medications, your healthcare provider may prescribe Subutex® (sublingual buprenorphine). This medication works by binding to opioid receptors throughout the body and producing numerous effects, including pain relief and sedation. The drug comes in the form of a small tablet that is dissolved under the tongue once a day. Potential side effects may include insomnia, headaches, and nausea.
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