Opiate Dependence
"I was a heroin addict for about 5 years and have used methadone and Suboxone maintenance.  I have been on Suboxone for five months and like methadone it is working well to keep me off heroin.  But I do want to comment on side effects of both medications that are not mentioned often enough.  As far as methadone went, my boyfriend and I had no sex drive.  And on Suboxone, I have a great sex drive, but have a very difficult time climaxing.  My boyfriend is also experiencing sexual side effects from Suboxone.  He has no sex drive and has a difficult time getting an erection and even harder time climaxing.  I think these are side effects people need to be aware of while deciding on a method of treatment."