Pramipexole to Buprenophine

[FloridaRN]

Friends,

Has anyone experience of going from Pramipexole directly to Buprenophine? If so:

Did you have to be completely finished with the Pramipexole before commencing the Buprenophine?

I'm scheduled see a doctor soon but I'm worried I will have no meds to help me if i have to stop the DA completely before I commence an opiod.

Thanks..

[SueJohnson]

You can start the Buprenophine while still on the pramipexole.

[FloridaRN in reply to SueJohnson]

Great to know.. Thanks, Sue.

[BeachGolfer]

Have you found an MD in Florida who will prescribe Buprenorphine? I’m on the East Coast of Florida. My current neurologist won’t consider it.

[Sleepylamb in reply to BeachGolfer]

I am from Georgia. I actually went to pain management doctor and had no problem. My neurologist didn't help.

[FloridaRN in reply to Sleepylamb]

Where you prescribed Buprenorphine for RLS? Which meds had you been taking fir the RLS?

Thanks

[Sleepylamb in reply to FloridaRN]

I was prescribed buprenorphine, but I was unfortunately allergic to it. I have been taking pramipexole for years and I have been augmenting.

[FloridaRN in reply to Sleepylamb]

Oh, no! I'm so very sorry to hear this. I'm gutted for you. I do hope you find something that works for you asap.

[Sleepylamb in reply to FloridaRN]

Buprenorphine can work great for rls. Start with a very low dose, it may be all you need.. I hope the best for you also.

[FloridaRN in reply to BeachGolfer]

Hi BeachGolfer,

I'm SE Florida but I'm having to travel to Sarasota for my approintment. I emailed the MD a very brief synopsis of my RLS journey and past medical history and to find out if they:

Follow the updated Mayo Clinic Algorithm

Would consider prescribing opiods, if required.

I got a call back to say that he does follow the Algorithm and has previously prescribed opiods for RLS sufferers in the past (i dont kniw if he has prescribed Buprenorphine, though).

I have an appointment at the end of October. As soon as know whats happening I shall post on here how it went.

Does your current neurologist prescribe other opiods? What RLS meds are you currently on and have you tried opoods already?

[BeachGolfer in reply to FloridaRN]

I’m on Oxycodone. Mirapex in the past. I’m in Dr. Winkleman’s study out of Massachusetts General for persons on opioids. My new neurologist “sleep specialist “ here continued the Oxycodone seemingly only because I was already on it and he knows Winkleman. He will not prescribe Buprenorphine which I’d be interested in trying. I also see neurologist in a different state who also prescribes the Oxycodone. I wish you well. I’m also a retired RN.

[FloridaRN]

Thank you for the good wishes.

I'm so sorry to read you can't get Buprenorphine. I shall, of course, report back here asap with my finding.

Good luck.