Suboxone Withdrawal Protocol: A Safe 6-Day Tapering Guide

Disclaimer: This protocol is for informational purposes only. Opioid tapering must be supervised by a qualified addiction medicine or primary care clinician. Individual needs vary; a personalized plan is essential.

Sample 6-Day Taper (Six 8 mg Buprenorphine/Naloxone Tablets)

Day	Morning	Evening	Total Daily Dose
1	16 mg (2 tabs)	8 mg (1 tab)	24 mg
2	8 mg (1 tab)	8 mg (1 tab)	16 mg
3	4 mg (½ tab)	4 mg (½ tab)	8 mg
4	4 mg (½ tab)	4 mg (½ tab)	8 mg
5	2 mg (¼ tab)	2 mg (¼ tab)	4 mg
6	0	0	0 mg (stop)

Supportive Measures

• Hydration: water, electrolytes.
• Nutrition: small, frequent meals.
• Light exercise: walking, stretching.
• Sleep hygiene: 7–9 hours, consistent schedule.
• Psychosocial support: counseling, peer groups (NA, SMART Recovery).
• Clinician check-ins: daily or as advised.

Warning

Abrupt cessation causes severe withdrawal. If symptoms become unmanageable, contact your provider immediately—adjustments may be needed.