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Kaymoar

Bernese Method Help

I am going to start the Bernese method tomorrow. I sniff 1-1.5g of fenta-dope per day (unknown how much fentanyl is in it but I'm fairly certain there isn't heroin in this). I plan to start with 0.2mg of Suboxone on Day 1, 0.2mg on Day 2, and slightly increase the following days while lowering my dope usage.

My question is... Do you take the bupe BEFORE you start using your dope that day? Or can I wake up, do my usual line or 2, introduce 0.2mg, and then slowly increase by the day?

Posted Jun 6, 2021, 1:32 PM UTC

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qui9Aiming for Honesty•

You may want to ask this in r/suboxone.

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al_steezy•

I’d take the suboxone before you do your fent, and see if you start feeling shitty or signs of withdrawal, then if and when you do, mitigate it with the fent. Just stay committed and stick to your taper plan off of the fent and you’ll be fine. I’m rooting for you. I wish I did it this way. I’m cold turkey 36 hours right now. Brutal! So at least ur better off than me right? Lol. Message me if you have any questions or need to talk. :)

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dan13981•

Yes, take the Bupe first and then wait at least an hour before hitting your dope.

The micro dose you state shouldn't give you any PWD no matter when you do your dope but to be safe go Bupe first and wait..

Sounds like you've done your reading and the dose (and schedule) looks right but I feel I should probably say don't go over .5mg initial dose, or .5mg daily dose increase.

FYI I'm currently on MMT but previously I've detoxed or maintained on Bupe. Used Bernese often as I bounced between using and maintenance.

If you're finding you're still using often Methadone is likely to be better for you as you'll be able to forget about the precip WD nightmare you're worrying about right now

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