Hi Need,

I was on the max. dose of Suboxone for over 2 yrs. and did take them with a benzodiazepene (Klonopin). I took Suboxone for chronic pain rather than addiction with caused nausea and then ultimately vomiting. I also took a pretty high dose of Klonopin (2mg 4x/day) without an issue with the Suboxone. The reason that the manufacturer does not want Suboxone and Benzos mixed is due to the possibility of respiratory depression which may lead to death. I am not sure but Suboxone used with Benzos has to be taken so that one does not abuse the Benzos. This is where people get into trouble from what I was able to gleen.

If you feel uncomfortable with the risk, by all means, do not take benzos with Suboxone, or the other alternative. Another issue, never, ever take and opiate (Ultram is OK) with Suboxone. The pain specialist (if that what he can be called) put me on Suboxone when I quit taking Methadone after only 3 days. There is still too much Methdone in your body after only 3 days. It made me so sick. I was like the flu from hell. I even had to ask my husband to stay with me to take care of me the first day.

It is certainly your life and I feel that you have to make choices with what makes you comfortable. Please feel free to contact me by PM or email, if you would like. I am happy to assist in any way I can.

By the way, congratulations to you for having gone off all of the medication. I have an am on a few different controlled substances but have never been addicted to any of them. I believe I should consider myself fortunate.

Love and Light,
Peacemaker
Sherri