Withdrawal from long-term use of buprenorphine may produce symptoms similar to those experienced
from withdrawal from heroin and other opiates. However, withdrawal symptoms tend to be milder with
buprenorphine than those from methadone and other opioids.
Withdrawal symptoms vary from person to person, but may include:
- cold- or flu-like symptoms
- headaches
- sweating
- aches and pains
- sleeping difficulties
- nausea
- mood swings
- loss of appetite
These effects usually peak in the first two to five days. Some mild effects may last a
number of weeks.
