by Chris Strosser Posted: 11/29/06 Last Edited: 2/24/09. Most people are not aware that opiates can be found over-the-counter at the local drugstore, and that anyone can buy them. We seem to have opened a little tin of worms here with the posts about Suboxone, starting with my interview with Dr. Steven Scanlan, a Florida detox doc who uses Suboxone and Subutex to detox patients off opioids. Donate to our RxISK Prize campaign. Supporting men and women with permanent sexual side effects after using antidepressants, finasteride, and isotretinoin. Opiate Addiction Brain Chemistry 101. I believe it’s important for you to have at least a basic understanding of how brain chemistry can become deficient during opiate addiction. Stopping or tapering off from Suboxone isn’t always easy but these helpful tips can assist you. Read more to know how to stop using Suboxone. Suboxone (Buprenorphine) is a medication that is used by people withdrawing from narcotics (opioids). It helps alleviate withdrawal symptoms and most people end up able to experience a smooth withdrawal while on this particular drug. VoyForums Announcement: Programming and providing support for this service has been a labor of love since 1997. We are one of the few services online who values our users' privacy, and have never sold your information. Dear NClady65. it would b helpful to know how much suboxone you are on per day to be able to answer this question. If u r on a low dosage.i.e., 2mg. then if you stay of the suboxone for 4 days you should be able to take the Norcos and get relief from the pain. Medication and Drugs Questions including Is it safe to take antibiotics while pregnant and How long will it take before you notice the effects of Strattera It doesn't make you sick if you take percs or any opiate AFTER the suboxone. It will make you sick if you take the suboxone too soon after taking an opiate.