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Withdrawal from Suboxone, the active ingredient of which is buprenorphine, can be particularly difficult. It has been noted that withdrawal symptoms can last from four to six weeks, although some may experience shorter or longer periods of discomfort. Understanding the physical dependence created by buprenorphine—a partial opioid agonist—helps prepare individuals for the likely withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, nausea, muscle aches, and insomnia.