Zubsolv is a sublingual tablet that is dissolved in the mouth under the tongue. It is generally taken once per day.
Follow these dosage and administration steps to take Zubsolv:[1]
Zubsolv is a medication for OUD that is an effective component of a complete addiction treatment program. It is a prescription medication that needs to be used exactly as directed.
Be sure to talk to your health care provider about any other medications you are taking to ensure that there will be no interactions. Be honest about the last time you took an opioid drug.
Zubsolv contains both the partial opioid agonist buprenorphine and the opioid antagonist naloxone in the following dosage administrations:[2]
Zubsolv is designed to be taken in the lowest maintenance dose possible as a sublingual tablet once per day to keep opioid withdrawal symptoms managed. You need to take this medication in the dosage and method as prescribed by your health care provider as part of a complete opioid addiction treatment program.
Zubsolv can precipitate opioid withdrawal, especially in the case of longer-acting opioids, and will need to be managed accordingly. This can mean starting with a buprenorphine-only medication before switching to a combination medication containing naloxone such as Zubsolv.
When switching from a different combination medication, such as Suboxone, the dosage may need to be adjusted. Talk to your health care provider for dosage and administration specifics for you.
Peter Manza, PhD received his BA in Psychology and Biology from the University of Rochester and his PhD in Integrative Neuroscience at Stony Brook University. He is currently working as a research scientist in Washington, DC. His research focuses on the role of the brain dopamine system in substance use disorders and in aging. He also studies brain function in obesity and eating disorders.
