The withdrawal program with Suboxone can't be fullfill without physician's assistance.
The dose will be changing until the lowest dose of Suboxone that suppresses withdrawal symptoms is found.
Your doctor will decide if this drug is used long term or as a maintenance therapy or whether Suboxone will be gradually tapered and discontinued.
For successful withdrawal of Oxycontin, and lower risk for developing Suboxone dependency, consult a physician.

Thank you for taking the time to respond..however if you read my question you would understand that I am doing this at home..on my own...with no assistance..as I explained..still thanks for the reply it was very nice of you..S

I's seriously suggest that if money/insurance are an issue, you go to a county supported detox center so that you can w/d from the drugs with medical assistance. Recovery from addiction to opiates can also be supported wby attending NA (Narcotics Anonymous). I agree with MandMs that you NEED HELP during w/d and trying to do it alone may be both frightening and dangerous to your health.

Sande5!
I have understood that you are trying to go through this by yourself at home and I'm sure you have your reasons, but I can't be supportive about your decision and I think is better for your health to do it under physician's guide.

Sorry for not being helpful!
Wish you all the best!
Marija

Marija:
Thank you for your answer..don't take this wrong please but I do not need this type of support..I have been tapering off at home. The pain I have is not from the taper but from the medical issues that I have. I'm adjusting by using mind control for the pain..and the taper is working quite well. I am not now nor was I ever a drug addict..so I am not suffering the way those that misuse the drug. Keep in mind I have a prescription that I do not misuse at all. I cannot under any circumstances do this under a physicians guide..as I very clearly explained in my original post. It would have tragic consequences. Still thank you for taking the time to state your opinion..You were not helpful to me on any level.. but you took the time..and that was nice. Sincerely, Sande

Before I started to taper off of the meds I read quite extensively what people went through during w/d and I became very frightened. When I came to this forum I was looking for some degree of help and support. Of course I am intelligent enough to understand that medical help is preferable..but it is not the route I can take...I am doing this on my own by tapering off a little at a time and doing quite well. I have been fortunate to receive quite a bit of support on another forum..and that is what I really need..not suggestions to seek medical help..I was very clear in my post that it was not an option..Thanks to all of you that have replied..I appreciate that you took the time..but as some of you do know..it's a huge struggle and support is what is needed. Thanks..Sande

I would like to add that I have decided to just taper off...and will not be using any suboxone. End of discussion...Thanks..

Sandee, I can understand what you're going through because my husband suffers from chronic pain and also takes a lot of meds..some he has tapered off from without any help from a doctor..Usually they just talk him into taking more meds so you have to do it on your own. Most of the time docs, if they do help you taper off will tell you to take a smaller amount for a couple of weeks and then lower it even more until it's finally out of your system. I've done it with my meds and so has he..He was on a lot more meds after his surgery and has tapered off on his own without any problems..It's ok to taper on your own but just don't stop all together, that's when it gets dangerous..

Dear Wendys:
This is the kind of reply that I was honestly looking for...help...advise.SUPPORT..and no lectures ...Like your husband I have such severe pain and yet feel afraid of taking meds and then having to withdraw...I am definitely tapering off of them...Oxycontin is a strong and addicting drug..but it works for pain..and for that I appreciate it.I was going to try suboxone but that would be another addiction... I read so mnay horror stories regarding how people got off of drugs and suffered...but you are so right..not good to stop all at once..that is why they are all so sick..Thanks once again for your advise and understanding..it isn't easy right now.. You're a very sweet lady..Your husband is lucky to have you.
Most Sincerely,
S

I wish you luck and I hope once you taper off your medication that the pain isn't too bad. My husband has had several back surgeries and is filled with metal..He's my bionic man and even though has tapered himself off some of his meds. he still will need the others for the pain. Nobody can believe how well he functions on the amount he takes but it's the only way he can cope with life. Last year before his most recent surgery we decided he would try spending a week in a facility that would help him wean off his meds. He was so miserable and they sent him home after two days telling him that his pain was too severe for him to take anything less than what he was taking. It's just horrible. He has two rods that go straight up and down his spine as his spine and SI Joint is completely fused. He can't sit or walk for more than 10 min. at a time. When we go out for dinner he has to get up every 10 min. and walk around. Because of the pain and not being able to sit or stand for long periods of time he can't work and has been turned down for disability twice already. Luckily he has a policy from work that is carrying him for now. And I didn't mention, surgery on both knees too..Each time he had surgery on his back they had to do his knee a couple of months afterwards. There is no end to it so that is why I can understand the use of meds and chronic pain. He's addicted but also has chronic pain so it's frustrating..After each surgery the docs told us that he would no longer have pain and it just gets worse. In October he'll be having surgery #5 to remove the top rod..Like I said, he's my bionic man filled with metal. So, when you wean off your Oxycontin which is a very strong drug and you feel that you can't deal with the pain, maybe there is something that will help you that isn't so strong..Try some biofreeze in the process..The stuff works wonders and I believe you can find it in a Chiropractor's office or in a medical supply store. Flex-all works great for pain too. I hope you are feeling better soon! Please let me know how it goes.

Wendy:
I am going to write a letter to you that is private..I cried when I read you response and just read it to my husband. No one should have to suffer the way he is suffering..and frankly if I were in his shoes I would not worry about addition...in his case any relief he can get he should take...my pain in the comparison is nothing at all.
You and your husband have been through a terrible ordeal...
I feel for you deeply.
Sandee