Share the important information in this Medication Guide with members of your household.

What is the most important information I should know about BUNAVAIL?

BUNAVAIL can cause serious and life-threatening breathing problems. Call your doctor right away or get emergency help if:
You feel faint, dizzy or confused
Your breathing gets much slower than is normal for you
These can be signs of an overdose or other serious problems.

Do not switch from BUNAVAIL to other medicines that contain buprenorphine without talking with your doctor. The amount of buprenorphine in a dose of BUNAVAIL is not the same as the amount of buprenorphine in other medicines that contain buprenorphine. Your doctor will prescribe a starting dose of buprenorphine that may be different than other buprenorphine containing medicines you may have been taking.
BUNAVAIL contains an opioid that can cause physical dependence.
Do not stop taking BUNAVAIL without talking to your doctor. You could become sick with uncomfortable withdrawal signs and symptoms because your body has become used to this medicine.
Physical dependence is not the same as drug addiction.
BUNAVAIL is not for occasional or “as needed” use.
An overdose, and even death, can happen if you take benzodiazepines, sedatives, tranquilizers, or alcohol while using BUNAVAIL. Ask your doctor what you should do if you are taking one of these.
Call a doctor or get emergency help right away if you:
Feel sleepy and uncoordinated
Have blurred vision
Have slurred speech
Cannot think well or clearly
Have slowed reflexes and breathing
Do not inject (“shoot-up”) BUNAVAIL.
Injecting BUNAVAIL may cause life-threatening infections and other serious health problems.
Injecting BUNAVAIL may cause serious withdrawal symptoms such as pain, cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, anxiety, sleep problems, and cravings.
In an emergency, have family members tell the emergency department staff that you are physically dependent on an opioid and are being treated with BUNAVAIL.
What is BUNAVAIL?

BUNAVAIL is a prescription medicine used to treat adults who are addicted to (dependent on) opioid drugs (either prescription or illegal), as part of a complete treatment program that also includes counseling and behavioral therapy.
BUNAVAIL is a controlled substance (CIII) because it contains buprenorphine, which can be a target for people who abuse prescription medicines or street drugs. Keep your BUNAVAIL in a safe place to protect it from theft. Never give your BUNAVAIL to anyone else; it can cause death or harm them. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
It is not known if BUNAVAIL is safe or effective in children.
Who should not take BUNAVAIL?

Do not take BUNAVAIL if you are allergic to buprenorphine or naloxone.

What should I tell my doctor before taking BUNAVAIL?

BUNAVAIL may not be right for you. Before taking BUNAVAIL, tell your doctor if you:

Have trouble breathing or lung problems
Have an enlarged prostate gland (men)
Have a head injury or brain problem
Have problems urinating
Have a curve in your spine that affects your br