One of the most effective ways we have been able to help our opioid addiction patients at our Lifestream Health Clinic in Bowie, Maryland, is by using Suboxone treatment. This treatment has proven to be very effective.

Most patients are discouraged once they find out these side effects. But we offer them hope that we will work our best to mitigate the pain. Indeed, there will still be some discomfort, but our doctor offer you counteracting treatment that helps you deal with pain and helps you heal faster.

So here is how we do it at Lifestream Health Center;

Physical side effects

Nausea and vomiting

This is when the suboxone makes your stomach upset. Some patients may just have a few nauseous feelings, while others will throw up anything in their stomach.

Our suboxone doctors encourage the intake of clear fluids like water or drinks jam-packed with electrolytes. We also give our patients jello, and once your stomach can hold, we feed you brat foods ( bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast). Clear broths and popsicles are extras that can help.

Dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, and blurry vision

These three effects are also pretty standard, and the solution to help a patient work through them is easy. We first ensure that we lay you down or sit you down in a well-ventilated room. The sleeping position is best. We encourage you to keep your eyes closed, breathe easy, and keep hydrated in this position until you recover.

Mental side effects

Anxiety, depression, and nervousness

These are the most prevalent mental side effects that affect Suboxone patients. At Lifestream Health, the best course of treatment we offer to mitigate these side effects is to reassure the patient.

These are the times that when the patient is left alone, they get negative thoughts. So instead of leaving them alone, we offer a safe environment where one gets one-on-one sessions with a therapist and group sessions to air out how they are feeling. Our treatment style is to help all patients become better and live in a positive state of mind.

Want to learn more?

We are confident these are not all the side effects, but we can have an in-depth conversation about the rest if you reach out to us. Regardless, one thing’s for sure; we will be with you through it all. So give us a call or visit Lifestream Health in Bowie, Maryland.