"i was started on subutex in november 2007 to see if the subutex could offer me some more dependent pain control since i have gastric (stomach) issues and my gastrointestinal tract does not dissolve most medicines especially extended release. the massive doses of ms contin (400 mg daily) and dilaudid (16 mg 4x&#039;s daily) never got my pain below 5/10. i decided to go off both and found new doctor who suggested we try subutex and so far my pain scale stays around 3-4 and at most 6/10, i am truly glad to be on the subutex."