Buprenorphine (Sublingual Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Blurred vision
• Confusion
• Difficult or troubled breathing
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• Drowsiness
• Irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing
• Pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
• Pinpoint pupils
• Relaxed and calm feeling
• Shortness of breath
• Sleepiness
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Back pain
• Cough or hoarseness
• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• Fever or chills
• Headache
• Lower back or side pain
• Nausea
• Painful or difficult urination
• Runny nose
• Sleeplessness
• Sneezing
• Stomach pain
• Stuffy nose
• Trouble sleeping
• Unable to sleep
• Vomiting

• Diarrhea
• Feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded
• Feeling of warmth or heat
• Flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
• Lack or loss of strength
• Sweating

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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