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I've been taking 55mgs of methadone for the past 7 months. Then it got to where i couldn't pay and had transportation problems. They financially detoxed me down 10 mgs a day from last Wednesday to Friday which left me on 25mgs. I couldn't get back to the clinic to finish my financial detox which would have only taken 2 more days. A friend gave me 20 mgs each day up until yesterday around 3:00 pm was my last dose. I'm feeling pretty bad right now. My plan is to start suboxone when all the methadone is out of my system. My question is how long do i have to wait to start my first dose of suboxone. I definitely don't want to take it too early and get thrown into bad withdraws. Help ## Hello my name is Robert, I was on the liquid for almost three years, and course I found...

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I have been on methadone since 2001 for sickle cell anemia. I never knew or heard of it and had I, I would of ran the other way which others I know did. Ever since I've been on it, I have orgasms in my sleep. They are not wet dreams cause a lot of times, sex is not involved or thought of while this occurs, but I try not to sleep or spend the night elsewhere cause I know not when I may have one. Even in the hospital, some nurses or nurses put in my chart that I masturbate in the hospital which isn't true but I can't control it. Has anyone else experienced this, or is this a known side effect? ## I have never heard of that I have been on methadone up to 205 milligrams and now down to 150 trying to decrease it myself I can take a 150 milligram dose and make it last at least 3 d...

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I'm on a methadone maintenance program and my dose isn't holding me over. Someone told me to take a phenergan and clonidine pill. Also they say u could take klonopin and xanax with it, which I have experience with. If I take the phenergan and clonidine will it make my dose feel stronger? ## Go ahead and keep playing with fire. Don't be a dumba**, that combo will KILL YOU, any benzo with methadone is a deadly combo, it slows your respiratory system. I found my friend DEAD and had to perform cpr. He died from the combo. ## If you're careful and don't over do it, yes it can prolong/intensify your methadone. I've been on methadone for quite a while and can't stand people who say taking 1 benzo plus some methadone will instantly kill you. Now I do know *****s who ...

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I came out positive for lorazepam on a urine test at the methadone clinic. The only things i've taken were ambien, theraflu, sudafed, and some other over the counter medications. Will that give me a positive for lorazepam? ## Do you mean you tested positive for 'benzodiazepines' rather than, specifically, 'lorazepam' (which is Ativan by brand name)?? Typically complience check randomized drug tests, like the kind you would receive at a clinic for methadone will test for main groups of drugs, not individual ones, unless they are sent to a lab for more specific testing (which methadone clinics do not routinely do as it would cost way more money than itd be worth for them to do this). So lorazepam belongs to the drug family classified as benzodiazepines (clonazepam or k...

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Please help i am 39 yrs old am on methadone so is my partner is it possible to still get pregnant were on a reduction detox please help xthank you ## Yes it is I've had 2 children on methadone & just found out I am 5wks along with another. You should talk to your dr maybe something else is keeping you from conceiving! Good Luck hun. ## Methadone stopped my period my boyfriend is very fertile can I get pregnant without my period? ## I'm 33 years old I never got menstrual cycle someone suggested me for taking pregabalin capsule will this capsule helps me please suggest me as early as possible

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I am a 42year old male my first drug was at 15 years old it was hash/ever since I was 5years old I suffered from very severe migraines they where so bad I would bang my head full force off the wall to try and number the pain on top of that I would take about 10 or more admits pain killers my migraines can. Last up to 3to4 days I would take fits bright lights would bring the migraines on up to 3 or more a week when I agent to the doctor he put me on dhydracodeine 5mg they worked but he would never give me enough of them to be able to fit in to society eventually I ended up taking any drug I could get my hands on I mean any drug as the pain is so bad now my doctor is not treating me for what I agent to see him about 20years ago now he treats me as a drug addict no 20 years later I am stil...

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Our son has been an addict on oxycontin, hydrocodone, and alprazolam for 15 years. He entered the Methadone Clinic here about 9 months ago. We saw marvelous results. All the stealing, dealing, and horrible behavior STOPPED! We were not happy to see him bounce from Suboxone to the Methadone, but after seeing these positive effects, we finally could sleep at night and have peace of mind. HOWEVER, in recent weeks, he is beginning to show some strange behaviors. He stays agitated, gets angry, will not have a conversation with us, is 'wild' some days and then sleeps for 2 days straight! He is rapidly losing weight. I found him in the garage late last night, slumped over his steering wheel of his truck, and when I attempted to wake him up, he was drowning in sweat and could not talk. ...

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I had been on 130 mg of methadone and nothing else for several yrs for neuropathic pain, and it helped so much! Anyway one month I picked up my refill... I started not sleeping and dropping weight like crazy. My heart was skipping and jumping off and on all day. Also my kidneys started aching. But it wasn't everyday. I did go see my reg. family dr and told him. They ran blood tests. Nothing. That dr insisted it was my back. Whatever. I knew it wasn't. I went in for my monthly refill again, I still hasn't realized it was my last refill of methadone that was affecting me. When my dr got the UA back, it tested positive for EVERYTHING! Methamphetamine, amphetamines, morphine, THC, PCP, buprenorphine and about 5 others. This tested for 13 different things. All positive. Thank god...

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Can taking quetiapine, trazodone, escitalopram, oxycodone, and xanax along with gabapentin test positive for methadone or fentanyl? ## I am a nurse and work a drug rehabilation center with opioid dependency. Benadryl can make you test positive for methadone and or suboxne . 4 out of 10 times you will get a false positive on a plastic cup urine drug screen. If you are in fact CLEAN demand that you have a blood test done. No your probation cannot be revoked on a urine screen it must be a blood test. Taking percocets or methadone or any narcotic while on Suboxne can be deadly. ## Fentanyl cannot be picked up on a urine test. I took the drug for years prior to my back surgery's. I was wearing 2 100 microgram patches every three days. When I would take my urine test for my job it never s...

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how safe is it,my dr. said it is metabolized in kidneys not liver,I have cirrihosis, I take hydomorphone and methadone. What can I do to help me live longer,I have degenerative back disease,and neuropathy,hospice manages my pain,its horrible.please tell me what will help beside more meds. and best meds. ## Hello, Gena! How are you? How about one of the time released narcotic patches? Both Duragesic and Butrans are available, they are very potent and basically skip the internal processing step. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## To by pass the digestive process of the pain meds, you can go the way of the pain pump...

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I need help finding another dr in my area as i said before my dr has had me on the same dose of methadone for over 6 years and it is not helping with the back pain I have been through two surgerys and recently had a stimulator put in my back for leg pain I am on ssdi and have limited income and the stimulator cost me over4000 out of my pocket wich helped with the leg pain bu no releif for my back. I am afraid to change dr because i may get cut off of what little help I am getting any help I can get I would apreciate. my area is springfield ohio 45504 ## How long have you had the stimulator? If it hasn't been too long, it may not have had a chance to fully work, yet. As to the dose not working anymore, it is perfectly normal for that to happen after you've been taking it for so l...

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My Dr in Marysville Wa. Closed down by DEA. I've been on Methadone 20 yrs and am looking for another Dr in the Seattle, Everett, Belingham Washington areas that prescribe methadone. Please help, I'm Alaska pipeline worker that travels and am currently running on scared, about to fire up the Suboxane routine but not even the Dr knew what I should take or when. Need help quick. ## Did you ever find a doctor that worked for your pain? I also 20yrs on my meds and my Dr retired. Don't know what to do with my two kids, and I am about to just give up... Any info would help. Thank you.

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I'm was hooked on methadone, WHEN CAN I START TAKING SUBOXONE? I tried it after 1 1/2 days and ALMOST DIED! I've was taking 80 mg of methamphetamine for 6 years... I was so sick from taking the suboxone I thought I was going to die!!! Should I wait 2 days. then take the suboxone? (Which I took twice and am scared to death of) I want off of methadose! I can't affort to buy one more pill!!! Will the suboxon work, and if one makes me feel all screwed up (VERY VERY SICK) should I take a second suboxon and when. PLEASE...someone who knows and had got off methadone with suboxone answer me! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!! ## Because of the long halflife of methadone I would wait atleast 4 days and drink plenty of water during that time before taking any suboxene. What happened to you is c...

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Like to find private Dr in Southwest Florida to prescribe 40 mg tabs..Needs 100 mgs daily so far my need increase,and is still SUFFERING badly !!! Husband fell thru roof 5 yrs ago,,crushed pelvis,,elbows held together by metal,,severe nerve pain in hips and Buttocks. Been on Methadone Clinic on and off for 16 years now due to (IV Use).. Now moved 1300 miles away and know no one.He is in his early 60's and finally Clean but Clinic is far away and very costly. Any suggestions would be much appreciated, Thanks ## I'm sorry, but a clinic is his only option. Private doctors can only prescribe it for pain and since he has already been going to a clinic, that is what it is in his medical records. I wish I had better news for you, but that is the way the law currently stands. This is a ...

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My son recently applied for Medicaid and goes to a methadone clinic in Birmingham Alabama, but was told he was not eligible. He also goes to a clinic for mental treatment. The worker and her supervisor claim they know nothing about this program! I know many people who are on Medicaid for this problem. Could someone please explain to me what kind of form or application is needed for this program? My son desperately needs help and struggles to pay for this medication. ## Hi, sorry to hear this. First call the methadone clinic u went to and ask what kind of insurance they take, like priority partners, but not the one u have. So if this is the case call medicaid and switch. Explain that u got this mainly for this reason to cover a clinic. Hope this helps. God bless. I suggest detoxing down ...

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doctors who frequently prescribe methadone and roxycodone near central Florida to patient have proof of chronic pain history ## Dana1971 do you know of any good Dr's in South FL? I live in Vero Beach, but obvs willing to travel. ## I do. I know of one for sure and located in Tampa. Where are u looking? I am looking for Tallahassee area. ## Definitely Tampa/st Petersburg area. I used to have 1 Dr in ea town and know SEVERAL ppl with SEVERAL Drs in that area. Dr. LaFrock near st Pete/Clearwater airport. Dr Navine in Tampa..Just to name a few. Also there are tons of small pharmacies willing to fill. Dr Amy Martin in Bradenton is good too. ## kiki.....which doctor will take out of state patients? ## I am looking for a doctor who will give me my 30 mg Roxy and pharmacy to fill it. I just...

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I am addicted to opiates. Mostly Oxycodone, and Vicodin if I can't find my drug of choice. I am also prescribed Klonopin, 1mg 2X a day. A couple days ago, someone gave me 1 10mg Methadone because I was sick from not having my D.O.C. I was told not to take my Klonopin though because the mixture could be deadly. However I've just learned that mixing other opiates with Methadone can hurt you as well. So I took the methadone Saturday evening. Sunday I took Vicodin throughout the day, but did not take my Kpin. All day today I have been doing Percocet. I have done about 80mgs over the period of 5 hours. I also took my Klonopin today. I just learned today that methadone has a long half life, and that it probably is still in my body because it is only 3 days since I took it. My question...

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I took 1 methadone 10 mg 72 hours ago. ive never taken one before. im on way to doctor and take loritab 10 x4 a day and 2 zanax 1.0 mg a day. will that show on level 10 drug screen? help ## i TOOK 1 10MG METHADONE 72 HOURS AGO. IM GOING FOR DRUG SCREEN.WILL IT SHOW? ## I went into the hospital overdosed on morphine. I was admitted and went into withdrawls so they gave me ONE 5 mg methadone that disnt even touch my w/ds. 45 mins later I got a visit from a suboxone dr. I signed into his out-pat. sub program. I do not take methadone EVER yet on my 14th day of sub treatment I tested pos to methadone! I was like wtf? doc said no big deal, its still showing pos from the ONE 5 mg dose u took in hospital. so one 5mg methadone showed on my ua 14 days later. however I am not very active ## Depend...

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Just got on state insurance here in Wisconsin and they will pay for 3 months of medical treatment that i have already paid for including my methadone treatment. The clinic is supposed to reimburse me but I've been waiting more than double the 4 to 6 weeks they said it would take. I keep calling and asking but nothing seems to be happening, they just say that it was approved and they're waiting for the check from corporate. Has this happened to anyone else and if so how long did it take you to get your money? P.s. how much is a 3-month reimbursement?

I'm Kevin, I have bulging discs, degenerative disease, had an mri that showed this. My question is where in Goldsboro, NC can I find a doctor or pain clinic that will prescribe pain meds as I'm opposed to surgery? ## Had surgery and am still dealing with pain. Are there any methadone doctors in or around Guilford county NC that can help me with pain? It just seems like that if you're trying to get pain meds, they think you're an addict. Not everyone is a drug addict. ## I have had hip, leg and knee replacements; also back surgery but cant find a doctor to prescribe me my pain meds in monroe, north carolina. ## Seeing a number of people with a similar problem im having, can anyone give me an answer about a dr. In the Piedmont triad area? Seems like a widespread problem fo...

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