Addnok: Buprenorphine is an opioid partial agonist. It prevents withdrawal symptoms in patients who stop taking opioid drugs by producing similar effects to these drugs. It also provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain that change how your body feels and responds to pain.
Side Effects of Addnok are Weakness, Anxiety, Nervousness, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Headache, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Constipation, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Sweating.
Addnok Sublingual tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Never take this medicine in greater amounts or more often than prescribed. It can be taken with or without food but should be taken at a fixed time. If you miss a dose take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Vomiting, dizziness, nausea, headache, difficulty sleeping and constipation are some of the common side effects that might be observed on taking this medicine. Some people may also experience anxiety, orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing) and diarrhea. Use caution while driving or using any machinery as it might cause drowsiness or visual disturbances.