Hi Jillianjoy,

The searches on the FDA site I did for Suboxone call it up as a treatment for drug abuse. I cannot see anywhere it it used on-label for pain management, although I am pleased it gives you relief. I would also call into mind the stigma attached to meds like this by some people with the whole 'addiction' angle, even though it is often caused by legitimate use of pain killers by Chronic Pain sufferers.

The same medication is marketed as Temgesic (tablets) for moderate/severe pain, and Norspan and Butram (transdermal) for chronic pain. I would expect a more favourable response requesting to try one of these than Suboxone itself.

Whatever the name, I hope it continues to be an effective treatment for your issues.

Dave.

Add: Quote from Drugs.com

What is Suboxone?
Suboxone contains a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Naloxone is an special narcotic drug that reverses the effects of other narcotic medicines.

Suboxone is used to treat narcotic (opiate) addiction. It is not for use as a pain medication.