Table 3

Maintenance dose weeks 1–4 (n = 64)


n (%)

Treated with Suboxone only throughout 4-week study period
53 (82.8)
Stayed at same dose of Suboxone only throughout 4-week study period
46 (71.9)
Dose reduction
4 (6.3)
Dose increase
1 (1.1)
Temporary dose change
2 (3.1)
Titrated1 with Subutex throughout 4-week study period
7 (11)
Discontinued treatment with Suboxone during 4-week study period
4 (6.2)

1patients had at the same time Suboxone and Subutex, first day 50:50 and during the first week gradually to Suboxone only

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