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Opioid Agonist/Antagonists

Opioid agonist/antagonists are used to treat opioid dependence and pain. They work by reducing the affects of withdrawal symptoms and affecting pain sensors.

Why are opioid agonist antagonists prescribed?

  1. Opioid Dependence (98%)
  2. Pain (2%)
  3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (0%)
  4. Opioid Overdose (0%)

Key takeaways

Opioid agonist/antagonists are used to treat opioid use disorder and manage chronic pain, among other These medications work by partially activating opioid receptors in your brain while also blocking other opioids from attaching to these receptors. This helps to reduce opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms in opioid use disorder. Opioid-agonist-antagonists come in different forms, including oral tablets, films, and injections. Examples include buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone), buprenorphine (Butrans, Suboclade), and pentazocine/naloxone. You can choose the form that best fits your needs.

Prices for popular Opioid Agonist/Antagonists medications
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Buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone Film) is an expensive drug used to treat certain types of drug dependence. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in both brand and generic versions. Generic buprenorphine/naloxone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
BUPRENORPHINE treats severe pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.
Buprenorphine (Butrans) is an expensive drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. This drug is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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nalbuphine

as low as$17
NALBUPHINE treats severe pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It may also be used to cause drowsiness before a procedure. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.
BUTORPHANOL treats severe pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.
PENTAZOCINE; NALOXONE treats severe pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. Pentazocine works by blocking pain signals in the brain. Naloxone supports proper use of this medication. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.
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Zubsolv

as low as$153
Zubsolv (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) is a moderately priced drug used to treat certain types of drug dependence. It is slightly less popular than comparable drugs.There is currently no generic alternative to Zubsolv. The most common version of Zubsolv is covered by 82% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $32.50-$60.00, however, some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Belbuca

as low as$439
BUPRENORPHINE treats severe, chronic pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids. This medication is long-acting. Do not use it to treat sudden pain.
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Viberzi

as low as$1,616
ELUXADOLINE treats irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with diarrhea. It works by slowing down an overactive bowel, which decreases the number of bowel movements you have.
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Brixadi

as low as$1,642
BUPRENORPHINE treats opioid use disorder. It works by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings to use opioids. It is most effective when used in combination with counseling and behavior therapy.
BUPRENORPHINE treats opioid use disorder. It works by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings to use opioids. It is most effective when used in combination with counseling and behavior therapy.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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