Can I Take Suboxone to Withdraw from Kratom 7OH? | Clinical EvidencE
Can I Take Suboxone to Withdraw from Kratom 7OH?
Written by Benjamin Zohar
Publication Date: 20 November 2025
Reviewed by Brandon McNally, RN
Yes, Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) may be used under medical supervision to manage withdrawal symptoms associated with kratom, particularly from its potent alkaloid 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), though its use is considered off-label and not formally approved by the FDA for this purpose.
Understanding Kratom and Its Active Compound
Kratom (*Mitragyna speciosa*) is a plant native to Southeast Asia whose primary psychoactive compounds—mitragynine...