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Does Buprenorphine / Subutex block opiates?

Last updated:
July 24, 2025

Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist, so it can block the effects of opiates in the bloodstream and precipitate withdrawal symptoms, speeding up the withdrawal process

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