FDA data Registry peer set 1 peer

Alternatives to buprenorphine

1 same-class SPL records vs buprenorphine - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.

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Brand: Subutex, Sublocade

Partial Opioid Agonist Prescription 1 alternative found

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buprenorphine ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#84 of 524); 1 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for buprenorphine: This medicine treats opioid dependence.

Top FAERS reaction fields for buprenorphine total 79,141 reports across 10 reactions, set beside buprenorphine (pain). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.

About buprenorphine

Buprenorphine sublingual tablets help treat opioid dependence. It should be part of a full treatment plan with counseling and support.

Used for: This medicine treats opioid dependence. Opioid dependence means you feel like you need to take opioids. This medicine can help you manage withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings.

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1 Partial Opioid Agonist peers (wide set)

buprenorphine (pain)

Rx

Belbuca, Butrans

Belbuca is used to manage severe, ongoing pain that needs an opioid medicine. It is for pain that cannot be well-treated with other options, like immediate-release opioids. Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, misuse, overdose, and death, Belbuca should only be used if other treatments don't work, aren't tolerated, or aren't enough to manage your pain.

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buprenorphine vs buprenorphine (pain) · FAERS reaction fields

FAERS top-reaction field "Death" shows the widest count spread between buprenorphine and buprenorphine (pain) in this extract (13,278-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.

Side Effect buprenorphine buprenorphine (pain)
Death 13,278 -
Drug Dependence 12,452 -
Overdose 10,911 -
Toxicity To Various Agents 10,722 -
Pain 8,157 -
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome 6,860 -
Emotional Distress 5,436 -
Nausea 4,411 -

"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.

buprenorphine FAERS volume vs class peers

FAERS volume band

buprenorphine is FAERS corpus rank #84 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 79,141.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does buprenorphine sit in FAERS report volume vs Partial Opioid Agonist peers? ▼
buprenorphine ranks #84 of 524 drugs by FAERS top-reaction report volume (high volume tercile). Top-reaction fields total 79,141 submissions in this extract, exposure-weighted counts, not per-patient risk.

Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

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Field note for buprenorphine: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Subutex SPL strings.

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