Can I Sue the Doctor for a Suboxone Mistake?

 Posted on September 24, 2025 in Medical Malpractice

Suboxone is a medicine that doctors give to people who are trying to stop using opioids. If it is given too soon after using opioids, Suboxone treatment can backfire and make patients very sick. This reaction is called "precipitated withdrawal" and it can be painful and dangerous.

If a doctor or clinic gives Suboxone at the wrong time and does not follow the proper steps, the patient can end up badly hurt. This might even count as medical malpractice, meaning someone else might need to pay for your injury. Our Arlington Heights Suboxone injury lawyers can review your case and explain your options for holding the doctor responsible.

What Does "Precipitated Withdrawal" Mean?

Suboxone works by attaching to the same parts of the brain that opioids do. If it is given to someone before the opioids are out of their system, it kicks them off too quickly. This sudden change can cause fast, severe withdrawal.

What Does Precipitated Suboxone Withdrawal Feel Like?

Someone who was given Suboxone too soon after they had opioids might experience:

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

• Muscle pain and stomach cramps

• Fast heartbeat, chills, and sweating

• Extreme stress, panic, or agitation

When Can You Sue Because of a Suboxone Mistake?

Not every bad reaction is enough for a medical malpractice lawsuit, but doctors have rules they must follow. With Suboxone, they need to wait until someone is clearly already in withdrawal. They need to make sure they give the patient the right dose, watch them closely, and explain the risks. If any of these steps are skipped, the patient can suffer serious harm. In that case, the doctor may be legally responsible.

How Can I Sue for a Suboxone Injury?

In Illinois, suing for medical malpractice requires proof. According to the law (735 ILCS 5/2-622), patients need a statement from another medical professional saying their claim is valid. Lawyers then gather records, talk to experts, and show how the doctor did not follow the rules.

Compensation you get from the lawsuit could cover medical bills, ongoing treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs if the injury is long-term.

Contact a Rolling Meadows, IL Suboxone Injury Lawyer

If you or someone you love suffered because of a Suboxone mistake, you might have legal options for getting your medical expenses covered. At Newland & Newland, LLP, we have decades of experience and have recovered millions for injured patients. Our Arlington Heights, IL medical malpractice attorneys are ready to fight for your rights. Call 847-797-8000 today for a free consultation.