New on the blog: Starting Buprenorphine: What Induction Day Is Like and Why Timing Matters
November 4, 2026 · 0:11
New on the blog Starting buprenorphine? Timing matters What induction day is like
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Frequently Asked Questions
The FDA label recommends the under-the-tongue (sublingual) route during induction to keep naloxone exposure low and reduce the risk of precipitated withdrawal.
The label describes a small first dose with more added in steps on day 1, then a single daily dose on day 2. From day 3 on, the dose is adjusted up or down in small steps. Your provider decides the amounts.
SAMHSA says to store buprenorphine out of reach of children and pets.
