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How long after I take zubzolv can I take methadone? I am supposed to go to the methadone clinic on Monday and today is Saturday. I am switching to methadone vs zubzolv and I completely forgot to stop taking the zubzolv 3-4 days before...will it throw me into precipitated withdrawals going from the zubzolv to the methadone within 24 hours? ## No, but it will prevent the Methadone from having an effect on you, so you need to alert them to the problem, then wait the stated 3 to 4 days, before starting Methadone. Otherwise, since it won't have an effect, it won't stave off withdrawals for several days, anyway. The FDA warns that these medications carry the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Does ...

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I have been on many different opioids for over five years after a very bad car accident. I have finally been on 60mg of methadone and was getting the mallinkrodt generic or westward pharmaceuticals but the accend generic puts me into withdrawal or I may be allergic to some filler they use but I am in tucson, az and need to find out what pharmacies to avoid or which stock anything but accend 10mg tabs now, but as the war on opioids have made for much tighter regulations I cant call and ask. They won’t say whether they do or not over the phone. Add to that even with a legit paper rx I had 2 major chains say they didn’t feel comfortable filling it because I’m “not an established patient and are not comfortable filling if I haven’t filled there before”. S...

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ROUND, WHITE,54 OVER142 ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Methadone hydrochloride (10 mg)..not 5 mg. Methadone is noted to be useful in the treatment of opioid dependence. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Small white pill with no imprints scorings omn them..Im told they are 10mg methadone pills can you please help identify thisvpill via tablet?

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After taking 98 mg of methadone for the past 9 yrs, is it possible 2 switch 2 suboxone? My body was significantly abused when i was out there, lots of back injuries, no pain w/ methadone. Does suboxone do this also? I work a very physical job. ## I would definitely see a dr.... that's a high dose, it stays in your muscles and can affect your heart (it's a muscle); I thought well I can do this 3.5 yrs for pain control. I was on everything under the sun. I lost 2 yrs, no memories from all the combos, 6 spine surgeries, 4 in 7 mo.... gave up all meds and started inj's. inside joints which didn't help. Then after 15 yrs hear of nerve burns similar to the blocks but they actually go in with needles n burn your nerves; wonderful great mostly pain free. Got rid of all drugs exc...

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I took 60 mgs of methadone sat morning at 8 am... today is monday 4 pm. Am I ok to take 4 mgs of suboxone today? ## It really depends on how long you have been on the methadone and the dose you are at. If your only dose was 60mgs of done sat morning and you haven't take any done before or after that I say your good. If you take 60 everyday you may want to wait day or two more. better safe than sorry...and you will be sorry. ## I took about 15 mgs of methadone for 4 days then just 5 mgs this morning at 8:30am.. Am I safe to take 2 mgs of suboxone now only being 6 hrs? I feel sick with withdrawal symptoms now anyway.. ## Jdub, NO ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! Unless you want to endure precipitated withdrawal syndrome. You must wait at least 72 to 96 hours MINIMUM to safely transition to sub. ## Y...

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I've been on 90mg methadone extended-release for pain and 160 mg of roxicodone for breakthrough pain. They all wanted me to have a pain pump but I refuse to do so. Well my Dr left his practice and before I could find a Dr I took some amphetamines to help my pain and to knock the edge off some, but then failed a drug test for my new Dr, so what does someone do; suffer or take something until they find a Dr? Then I would have to take the other. Help me. I can't live with this pain. ## If i take jet alert will i still pass a drug test with my p.o or dcf

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I am 37 and have been on pain pills since I turned 15. I started street methadone to get off of IV Diladud 4mg (K4's). I got on the clinic the day after my 18th b-day. I have been on the clinic 95% of the time since. I found out I had Hep C in 1999. I had to have gotten it in 1995 or 96. The liver biopsy very much surprised my GI specialist. He Said my liver was moderately swollen, moderately scarred. and have extremely high risk for cirrhosis and liver cancer. it has gradually gotten worse, and as it says in medical literature I am finding myself needing a much higher dose ( 240mg split dose at home into two doses of 120mg). Every two weeks at the clinic I could take it in one 240mg dose. I also take Xanax 2mg TID. I am currently on 120mg total at the clinic. I live just west of Kn...

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How well does methadone work for chronic pain management? I went from 10 mg oxycodone then dropped down to 7.5 mg hydrocodone and my pain is totally out of control. I have no relief. I am out of options except methadone or Suboxone. Please help. ## I was taking 10 mg oxycodone 4 times a day. I was forced to go to PM for my pain and got prescribed 7.5 hydrocodone 3 times a day, had to agree to mbnb injections if I wanted my meds. All I need is my pain controlled to get some quality of life back so I'm thinking maybe I should try methadone if it would help me. I need an honest answer. ## I had back surgery (Removal of discs with fusions L4 thru S1), caught MRSA and had another 3 surgeries after that to clean my back out of infection, he nicked my spinal cord and I leaked out fluid, an...

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Im wondering what the maximum take homes your state allows? Im in Pennsylvania and been on MMT for 4 years and clean for almost all 4. We only get a week, 6 take homes and one to drink at clinic. West virginia is where I live and they allow up to 28 bottles, well that might have been cut to 14, not sure. I actually pass that clinic on the way to the one in Pa, its 20 mins further but just easier to deal with the people in Pa. I travel for my job and wanted to know what different states allow or your clinic allows after so much clean time. Id like to transfer where I an get the months at once so I dont have to be stuck every week not being able to leave for longer periods of time. It limits my earning potential. Thanks for any input. ## Hello, Jake! How are you? I'm sorry, but under ...

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Im looking for a doctor in his own private practice who can provide me methadone monthly in south carolina near myrtle beach, pawleys, georgetown, charleston. I was once on pain meds and have wanted to get off for 2 years now and have been buying methadone through other means for 2 years now and want to do it the legal way, I just can't afford it. ## The issue here is that Methadone itself is very highly addictive and, with the recent government crackdowns, it has made it very hard for doctors to prescribe it on a take home basis. There are certain amounts that a treatment clinic can give on a take home basis, but they are limited and usually require weekly visits to the clinics and they are only given after you've been under treatment for awhile and have proven you aren't a...

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Hello. I am a 26 year old male who has been struggling with opiate addiction for about a decade. Recently I tried the suboxone program which helped to a degree, but meds were way to expensive as well as the Drs appointment. So I am looking for help with my disease and I would like to know if methadone is the right route for me to go. Thanks ## Methadone does help many people and it can be cheaper than Suboxone, however, you will more than likely still have to visit a doctor or clinic regularly. The main drawback to Methadone is that it can also be quite an addictive substance and people that is use it usually end up requiring a lifetime maintenance dose of it, while Suboxone can be slowly tapered and enable the person to eventually become completely drug free. Have you tried consulting ...

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I found in this pill in my house. it is a small circular pill w/ an M in a square and a 20 printed on the back. Just want to see if my kid is using Methadone. ## The logo with an M in a square would be Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. This one is actually Methylphenidate 20mgs, a generic version of Ritalin. (NDC): 00406-1146. Inactive Ingredients: - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Talc Ref: DailyMed ## its a morphine pill ## It could be oxycodone, but the sure way to tell is to take it to your pharmacist. The M is the drug company that makes the drug...I'm trying to remember what it is... ## it is morphine 20 millagrams ## That is a 20mg roxicodone pill i have some myself however i would take it to a pharmacist to be sure ## go to google anytim...

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I am trying to do a rapid detox but I am decreasing 5mg every 3 days, I am at 20mg now, I was at 40, when I started 8 years ago I was at 180mg! I am starting to really feel the effects and I wanted to know if anyone had any advice on anything that could help me get through this because this is my second attempt, I failed the first time, I never got past 25mg, well I hit 20mg for 1 day. PLEASE let me know of anything that may help....thank you very much.... ## Hello, Margie! How are you doing? Methadone is high addictive and very, very hard to detox from. A rapid detox is likely a bad idea and most likely why it didn't work the first time. Most people never get off of Methadone and require a maintenance dose for life, the few that are successful do so only with medical help and a ver...

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that is what I want to know -what is written on methadone not dose ## Hmmm this is a tough one. Methadone tablets come in a number of forms and doses, so the appearance will totally vary. For example, I have seen pictures from round white with imprint 54 over 142 on one side and a score in the middle on the other to Pink, scored 4 ways with Lilly and U53 below it. Do you have any more information such as color, shape, dose, size, etc? Rich ## Thank you. I have an old RX and was put in a bottle and wasn't sure, actually the RX is about 1 year old, I wanted to be sure that is what it was and yes that is right, 54 with 142 on it. Wanted to be sure before I took any when I have severe back pains. Thanks again, Pat ## Here is an image depicting various possible appearances of Methadone ....

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I live in Metairie, Louisiana and attend a methadone clinic 25 miles away everyday. I have medicaid and would love a doctor close by or a clinic that takes medicaid. I'm a single mom trying to stay clean from drugs and methadone works but $165 every week plus gas to and from clinic everyday is taking every penny to my name! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP! ## I live in californa and here it's called medical and it covers the clinic. I have been on the clinic for two now and I have not spent a dime so you should ask the clinic if they accept it or call your worker and find out becuase you might be able to get it for free! ## I live on the westbank... Bridge City. There is a clinic in Marrero that I go to dude. I don't think they take Medicaid but its a lot better then 25 miles away! Its ...

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Anyone know of a dr in yakima wa that prescribes methadone for chronic pain? My dr closed her office do to the economy and I can't find one who will prescribe it. Any help is much appreciated. ## Don't feel alone! I moved 65 miles from my physician and where I live now, NO doctor here will take me as a patient! They look at my present condition and refuse to accept as a patient! So I have to travel. Is that against the law if you are a doctor taking new patients but refuse to take me as their patient? It makes me angry and lost. ## Hello! I'm very sorry about the problems that you both have had. Now, the first issue may be due to looking for a doctor that will prescribe Methadone. Most doctors are going to view that as being drug seeking behavior and not even let you get in ...

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My name is AJ. I've been taking 8mg subutex ( not suboxone) for two weeks. I start the methadone clinic in 5 days. How long should I be off subutex to start methadone? And if I still have subs in my system will I go into precipitated withdraws? ## Hi AJ, It looks like this question has already been asked/answered in several other discussion threads here, so what I'm doing is just linking you to the thread that I feel addresses this inquiry most accurately: Discuss/SETTING-RECORD-STRAIGHT-how-long-after-taking-subutex-can-u-take-methadone-280366.htm This social worker from a pain management clinic goes on to state that patients should wait 12 to 24 hours after Subutex before having Methadone in order to avoid precipitated withdrawals; due to the presence of Buprenorphine, which k...

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It's been a bout 80 hrs since I took Methadone fir a week straight. I've been on Subutex for 2 yrs. I just wanna feel better. I have 3 kids and a job. Please help me. When will my Subutex work again ## Hi Evam, Sorry to hear about your situation. I realize it's been over a month since you posted this. How are you feeling now? Much better I hope!? Anyhow, according to MedsChat's half-life calculator, methadone has an average half-life of 37.5 (roughly three days). I've also heard from some medical professionals that it may take up to five half-life cycles for a medication to be completely out of your system ['hair' probably being an exception]. So 37.5 x 5 half-life's = 187.5 hours (or about a weeks time). I think it's always a good idea to double chec...

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I have Chronic IBS and acute Chrons disease. I have been taking Vicodin to help control the bouts of diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. My concern is all that Tylenol that comes with Vicodin is damaging my liver, thus more problems. I have tried methadone and it works GREAT and 40mg lasts all day instead of a pill every 4 hrs. I need a doctor in or around the St. Louis area that can and will prescribe methadone for pain management. I have no insurance, preferably a doctor who will accept cash patients that is not to costly. Who and where are they in this area? Thank You Anyone ## Hi, Stacey! How are you? There are actually a couple of problems that you're going to run into. The first will be the fact that you're a cash patient. Many doctors will not prescribe controlled substan...

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What medicines cause false positives for methadone? Victim of false positive for methadone. Test done at Lab Corp. Urine test. On numerous pain meds from neurontin, allege, ibuprofen (all in large doses) to OxyContin, Norco and oxycodone. ## My Physician called me in to his office. Myself I thought it had to do with x-ray, urine test. He told me I tested positive for Methodone which I do not take. He has me on OxyCodone 30mg, Clonazapam 5mg 6 daily, Hydroxyzine 25mg, Naproxen 500mg x 2, Nortriptyline 25mg, Escitalopram 10mg, Rabeprazole Sodium 20mg, Estrogel, Symbicort, Ventolin, I had also bought at the Pharmacy Nyquil Night-time for a Headcold. I flipped out on him. I said you know my intolerance to medication why would I even think of taking Methodone. My husband takes it who he tota...

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