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Can You Take Kratom With Suboxone?

Short answer: no — combining kratom with Suboxone is not recommended and can be unsafe.
Published: June 23, 2026
6 min read
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Written by

Benjamin Zohar, NCACIP

Nationally Certified Advanced Clinical Intervention Professional

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Medically Reviewed by

Brandon McNally, RN

Registered Nurse specializing in addiction medicine

Published: June 23, 2026

Key Takeaways

  • Suboxone already occupies the receptors kratom would act on.
  • Taking kratom on top of Suboxone can blunt treatment and add side effects.
  • If kratom is used in early Suboxone treatment, it can trigger withdrawal in some situations.
  • Be honest with your prescriber — there are no legal or insurance consequences for telling them.

Risks of Combining

Mixing kratom with Suboxone can cause additive sedation, GI side effects, and (in some cases) interfere with treatment. Concentrated 7-OH products are especially risky.

What to Do

Tell your prescriber. Adjusting the Suboxone plan, adding support for cravings, or connecting with counseling is safer than continuing to use kratom on the side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Need to talk to someone on Long Island?

The Long Island Rehab Helpline offers confidential, judgment-free guidance for kratom, 7-OH, and opioid use disorders across Nassau and Suffolk County.

Call 844-338-6969

See related resources: Kratom addiction treatment · 7-OH treatment · What is kratom?

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