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Buprenex is a that can both increase and decrease narcotic effects which is a kind of pain medication.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

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Buprenorphine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Fatigue
Pain
Feeling anxious
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Headache
Chills
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Tremor
Dizziness
Itching or burning
Joint pains
Sleepiness
Itchy rash
Joint swelling
Paresthesia
Numbness or tingling
Falling backwards
Low blood pressure
Excessive sweating
Loss of appetite
Withdrawal symptoms
Painful swollen joints
Rash
Itchy skin
Reduced appetite
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Slow heart rate
Hypersensitivity
Low blood pressure on standing
Hallucinations
Drug problems
Low blood pressure
Slow or irregular breathing
Illegal drug abuse

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