I Just Started Methadone Treatment.

I have been on methadone for about 3 weeks now. I started at 30 and I a currently on 60. The problem that is bothering me is that I am tired and will nod a lot. Is this just because I just started this program or is my dose to high???

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I have been on Methadone for over 10 years now. if I knew then what I know now I wouldn't be on such a high dose as I currently am. If you're nodding, then your dose is a little too high. My suggestion to you is to cut back 5 or 10 mg a day and see how that works. I promise you, the higher you go the harder it is to get off meth. If you are really serious about being drug free, develop a good relationship with a PCP (Personal Care Physician) and let him know what’s going on with you. That way you can strategize as to what the best detox approach would be good for you. I wish you the best!

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Hello Jim! I was on methadone for almost 5 years (110mg) b4 I got on suboxone. I nodded a lot 2 at the beginning. It could b caused by you're dose being 2 high or b cause you're new. I will warn u though, it sucks getting off that stuff. When I got down 2 (24mg) I was at my Dr. In tears I couldn't take the w/d. They were HORRIBLE! That's why I went on suboxone that day. Good luck and let us know how u make out.

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