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Buprenorphine Side Effects: Understanding the Ceiling Effect and Real-World Safety

Posted By Simon Woodhead    On 10 Jan 2026    Comments(0)
Buprenorphine Side Effects: Understanding the Ceiling Effect and Real-World Safety

Buprenorphine offers a safer alternative to full opioid agonists for treating opioid use disorder, thanks to its ceiling effect that limits respiratory depression. Learn how it works, its side effects, and why it's become a cornerstone of modern addiction treatment.