dosing regimen for detoxification

Last reviewed 01/2018

• seek expert advice
• Buprenorphine doses can be reduced initially by 2 mg every two weeks or so, with final reductions being around 400 micrograms. Patients report being able to reduce buprenorphine doses more quickly than methadone.

Reference:

• (1) RCGP (2007). Drug misuse and dependence: UK guidelines on clinical management