Posted by cisco on March 22, 2002, at 20:06:51
In reply to Re: buprenorphine for chronic pain? » Elizabeth, posted by shelliR on March 22, 2002, at 19:21:12
Dear shelliR:
I am currently taking 0.4mg of Buprenorphine, about 5x a day. However, instead of taking the tabs sublingually, as indicated, I am instead crushing them, and insufflating (snorting) the resultant fine powder. LOL!
Amazingly, the Bup works almost immediately, and IMHO, it is considerably stronger than when taken sublingually.
Perhaps it's because the nasal mucosa is closer to the brain, or there is more complete absorption, and no waste.
Yes, it looks suspicious snorting lines of white powder. LMAO! However, since I discovered the 'virtue' of snorting Bup, I have yet to waste another dose via the SL route!
My research continues....
Cisco
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