Mark Leeds, D.O.
Mark Leeds, D.O.
Why Does Suboxone Taste So Bad? How Do I Stop The Suboxone Taste?
Why Does Suboxone Taste So Bad? How Do I Stop The Suboxone Taste?
Why Does Suboxone Taste So Bad? How Do I Stop The Suboxone Taste?
Saturday 12th June 2021
Dr. Mark Leeds offers tips to handle Suboxone's bad taste and improve your medication-assisted treatment experience.
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Get the buttons here!Tackling the Bitter Taste of Suboxone: Practical Tips from Dr. Mark Leeds
The bad taste of suboxone makes it hard to take on a daily basis. It seems as if nearly all of the different brands and forms of the medication taste bad.
Ever wondered why Suboxone tastes so awful and how you can make it more bearable? Dr. Mark Leeds, an experienced osteopathic physician specializing in addiction treatment, dives into this common complaint. In this episode, he shares practical tips from his patients and his own experience to help you manage the unpleasant taste of Suboxone, making your medication-assisted treatment a bit more tolerable.
From simple tricks like brushing your teeth before taking the medication to using breath mints, sour candies, or even spicy treats, Dr. Leeds offers a variety of strategies to mask the bitterness. He also discusses alternative medications like Zubsolv, which might have a less offensive taste. Importantly, Dr. Leeds stresses the need to talk to your doctor about any issues you're facing with your medication.
He advises against sugary or acidic substances that could interfere with Suboxone's effectiveness and highlights the dangers of smoking or using tobacco products while on this medication. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for anyone struggling with the bad taste of Suboxone, aiming to improve their medication-assisted treatment experience.