Whether Suboxone or a similar medication might be right for you should be a discussion between you and a qualified addiction treatment professional. It’s an evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder that is considered to have low potential for misuse.
Unless you have certain health conditions, such as issues related to your liver or are allergic to the medication, it is usually safe. It can admittedly have some unwanted side effects, such as causing sleep issues, aches and pains, and constipation. Generally, these side effects lessen with extended use or dosage changes.
On a basic level, medications like Suboxone are worth it if they will help you stop misusing opioids. The types of opioids people involved in OUD, like heroin and fentanyl, are much more dangerous than the buprenorphine in Suboxone.
If you struggle to stop misusing these types of drugs, Suboxone and other buprenorphine/naloxone medications are something you should strongly consider and thoroughly discuss with your doctor. They’re not for everyone and they’re not a miracle cure, but they’re a well-tested, evidence-based treatment that can be an excellent addition to many addiction treatment plans.