Using Extended Release Buprenorphine Injection to Discontinue Sublingual Buprenorphine: A Case Series

We report on three cases of successful transition from low dose sublingual buprenorphine to a single injection of 100 mg extended-release buprenorphine to opioid cessation in patients who had previously been unable to taper fully off buprenorphine. This novel use of extended-release buprenorphine provides a viable alternative to fully transition patients off buprenorphine when they are medically and emotionally ready.
Source: Journal of Addiction Medicine - Category: Addiction Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research