Methadone Forums (Page 34)

I am currently on methadone, have been for about 7 years, I go to a clinic and I do get 13 takehomes, but I am wanting to find a private doctor that I can go to, how do I find one and how do I change. Thank you for time.. ## i am prescribed methadone 150mgs per day for severe pain from a motocross accident, not 2 be the one 2 give you bad news but my doctor has told me countless times that almost noooo doctors are willing to prescribe methadone, die be surprised if you found a doctor willing 2 do it ## Actually, if it's for addiction treatment, a regular doctor is not allowed to prescribe it for that. They can only prescribe it for pain, due to federal laws. If you require addiction treatment, or maintenance dosing, then you have to go to one of the clinics where people have been sp...

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I need help! I am in a Methadone treatment clinic in Maine. Recently, I have tested positive for opiates twice. The problem is that I have not touched any drugs for over a year! I have been open and honest with my counselors and nurses at the clinic the whole time I have been there and I have no reason to lie. I have all of my take homes and I am on my way out of there. I havent used any drugs, my medications have not changed, and I have not eaten any poppy seed. I dont understand this and I don't want to be punished for something that I didn't do. I am on 300 mgs of Wellbutrin, 60 mgs of Cymbalta (Duloxetine), 10 mgs of Montelukats (Singulair), Advair inhaler twice daily, Pro Air as needed, 2 Diphenhydramine (Benadryll) tablets at night, and I also take Excedrin for Migraine or...

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Recently my clinic was made to have 15 minute counseling sessions with each patient once a week. This has turned into a huge problem. The clinic wasn't prepared for this obviously. We were told to pick a day we wanted our session. So there's no real schedule, you go in and hope 10 people aren't ahead of u because they have a strict policy that u cant reschedule your session under any circumstance. I've seen people that had to get to court, people so sick they were on their way to the ER and they wont let you reschedule. Supposedly they aren't supposed to make u wait longer than 30 mins but they only follow that when they have 4 or 5 people in their face b****ing. In my case yesterday I got there a little over 35 mins before I had to be at work and like always there w...

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My son took 3 of my patches. I flipped out on him as he has a opiate problem. He snuck into my house and took them. He gave me either what he said was his prescription of a time release pain med. Turns out it was methadone. Long story short I get my 50mg patches filled tomorrow and I am afraid of taking it after being on 30mg of methadone for 2weeks. Will it hurt me?

Does methadone have a bitter smell or what other kind of smell? ## With all the fillers and dyes embedded into these pharmaceutical solutions, my guess is that there's not many individuals who get the unique opportunity to identify the smell of pure methadone liquid in and of itself without all the extra excipients or flavors added. If it smells ungodly horrible though, then I would probably question this too... However, my rule of thumb is if you filled a prescription at a legitimate licensed pharmacy then that the smell or taste shouldn't necessarily matter because it's a real medication and not some knock-off or counterfeit concoction that would illicit a viable cause for concern. Do you think it may be expired or something?

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im 5 days with no methadone after 15 years however i smoked pcp.i also discontiued zoloft.now i have severe anxiety bad sweats and cant sleep. would seroquil help ## Withdrawl symtoms of Methadone are: Lightheadedness Tearing Runny nose Sneezing Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Fever Chills Tremors Tachycardia Aches and pains, often in the joints and/or legs Elevated pain sensitivity Elevated blood pressure Cognitive symptoms: Suicidal ideation Depression Adrenal exhaustion Adrenal fatigue Spontaneous orgasm Prolonged insomnia Delirium Auditory hallucinations Visual hallucinations Increased perception of odors (olfaction), real or imagined Marked decrease in sex drive Agitation Anxiety Panic disorder Paranoia Delusions To learn more click on the link below... Do you mean Seroquel? If so Seroque...

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I have been going to the methadone clinic for about 3 months now bc I relapsed and I am on parole. I havent told my po that im on methadone bc I have passed all my drug screens and im doing well now. I have begun to decrease. I was on 95mg, now on 75mg. I have to report to parole today. Usually I use synthetic urine for my drug screens. The only drug I have in my system is the methadone but im not sure if probation & parole test for methadone. All I know is that its a dip test. Im tired of going through all the chaos to fake my test when really, im clean. It is to my understanding that you are allowed to be on methadone while your on parole or probation but you just have to inform you know about it and I have not and I don't want her to know that I ever relapse, that's why I...

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my doctor retired and was writing a prescription for methadone. Im looking for a new doc who will do the same. ## Hello, Tom! How are you? If you require such a medication on a long-term ongoing basis for the treatment of pain, you'll need to see a specialist, due to the new regulations that were put in place last year. What is your general location? That information would make it easier for someone recommend a good doctor in your area. 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. ## Try finding out who his or her patients were referred to from the office. That's going to be hard, I'm surprised he didn't let you know he was leaving. I wouldn't d...

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Yes I've been on methadone for the past three years days I started 150 mg in a come down to 85 mg nine years ago I was look on it as high as 280 mg I've been on it for six years and Wistar call turkey him two weeks ago I was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism the clinic I go to is too expensive and my insurance I don't want insurance I need to Dr. synthetic 20 ## That was meant to be 3 years not 3 days ## Hello, Traci! How are you? I'm sorry, but the clinic is your only option. Under current laws, a private doctor cannot prescribe it for addiction or maintenance treatment. 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...

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I have been on pain medication (30 mgs. Oxycodone) among other Meds for over 5 years in New York City, Now I'm about to move to North Carolina because of the cost of living, and I really need someone to provide me with a Dr. where I can go to who will prescribe me the same Medications I have had a history with for 5 yrs. Any and all information will be greatly appreciated, Methadone Program has been helpful also, Please email at: {edited for privacy} ## have you found anything yet ## I suffer with really bad fibromyalgia and I need help to get back on the same pain medicine that has been truly working for me. Can anyone help me find an internal medicine doctor in raleigh, nc?

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I drank ten shots last night (about 12) and went to sleep. I have to take a drug test today at 4. Will it show up? ## I used yesterday and i have to take a drug test in the morning can i drink alcohol to clean my system ## How long does alcohol take to get out of your urine? I drink everyday but I usually stop for 3 to 4 days for my drug test. Will it be out soon? ## I'm in methadone treatment and i have a U/A coming up in 3 days. I drank 4 beers three days ago. My question is, how long will that much alcohol stay in my body and will it come up in my U/A after 3 days?

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My daughter is 6 months pregnant. She is taking 80 mg of methadone a day through a local clinic while recovering from a H addiction. She also takes clonidine for tourette tics. I have noticed that her tics are worse than ever and realized it may be due to the lamictal. The lamictal is for her anxiety and possible bi polar. She stopped the lamictal cold turkey a few days ago. I am worried about that and the side effects that could cause to her and the baby. I had wanted to talk to the doctor before hand. She is 24 and impossible to communicate with. She recently moved back home (an out and back in and still cussing and fussing-etc)... We put up with the behavior for the baby and our 3 year old granddaughters safety. I also realize my daughter is sick and desperately want to help her. My ...

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I am going through a bad time right now with my mental health issues... I am on methadone 70mgs daily and was prescribed topamax but it caused me to have merhadone withdrawal. Looking for a good mood stabilizer for bi polar with manic depressive symptoms, more than mania, That is Safe to take with Methadone and will work and not cause methadone withdrawals. Please help?!!!!!! ## I am taking 80 mg of methadone and was prescribed topamax , since then I have been feeling so tired to the point of being lethargic and can not see straight . Is this normal ? Has anyone ever experienced this ?

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Been going to Nashville TN clinic for ten years. Past 5 years on a two week take home code with 0 problems. Didn't want to go to monthly. Got a dry socket and dentist gave me vicodin 5's. She knew I was on the methadone but realized after ten years the pain management aspect is non existent. Filled scripts, got antibiotics too, and took one each. Called clinic counselor to ask if i just bring the bottle in on next dosing day or since I already took my monthly u/a to not worry since i would be clean anyway next month. She said you just lost your code. Dumbfounded I took my remaining 11 pills to the clinic to plead my case. They said if i fail a drug panel i lose 20 mgs a day and code so she would just act like i didn't report it and when the filled script shows i just lose my...

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I need a dr in the dallas/ ft worth area that will prescribe methadone I tried Suboxone for 5 years no luck. Methadone has worked but I'm working as a CPA for a firm and the clinics are so difficult these days. Any help would be appreciative. Also if you didnt get it was for opiate treatment. ## HI, Ryan! Sorry about the problems that you're having. However, a general practitioner isn't allowed to prescribe Methadone for addiction. Under the current laws, it can only be administered for that in a clinical setting by those that are specially trained in its use for such. Learn more Methadone details here. I wish I had better news for you, but the laws leave no leeway for this. Why didn't the Suboxone work for you? ## There has to be a dr or better "clinical" Experi...

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My regular doctor left the clinic I have been at since 2010. New doctor at same clinic wants to wean me off my daily 280mg of methadone in just 4 weeks time. Have been on this dose for 25+ years... Mayo clinic, and my original doctor from Hawaii and clearance from two cardiologist have said no reason to stop at this point and no risk. Mistake was to not check this new doctor out first who I have since discovered is notorious for pulling this on patients for no reason. This happened conveniently for this doctor on a Friday..... can't even try to see another doctor until Monday...will also contact a health attorney.... ## Unfortunately, a health attorney will not likely do much good. No doctor is obligated to prescribe you anything, or treat you, at all, unless you're in life thre...

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If u run out of suboxone, can u take a cap full of methadone? If so, how long the wait before taking suboxone again? ## Hello, Papotimbal! How are you? The Naloxone in the Suboxone is likely to just neutralize the Methadone, that's actually why it's used in it, to prevent the abuse of other narcotics, while someone is under treatment with it. And, if you have a treatment contract with your doctor, taking the Methadone may also violate that. 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? ## I took 6 mg of suboxone yesterday and the only thing besides pills (which I dont want) that I can find today is methadone liquid ..w...

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Name of Dr in Western MA,,, that was would prescribe methodone for pain. I have been going to a clinic only because I could not find a Dr who would prescribe methodone. I would be so thankful to have a Dr. Please help if you can ## Hello, Linda! How are you? I'm sorry, but regardless of why you were going to the clinic, an addiction treatment center is what's listed in your medical records, so a private doctor will not be able to prescribe it for you. I wish I had better news for you, many people have asked similar questions, but I do not. 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? ## Linda, Massachusetts like most ...

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I have been on methadone for over a year. My dr got arrested, now I'm out of my meds and I don't know what to do. I'm going through withdrawal and it sucks. My primary dr will not prescribe it. I am in so much pain, I'm starting to lose my mind. ## They never should have prescribed methadone for you. Not for pain relief. That's probably why the doc got arrested. Methadone is used to get people off opiates. But now your addicted to methadone. Get off that drug. You'll be a slave to it and can't live without it. You'll wind up in a methadone clinic. If you do, detox asap.

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My doctor had me do a urine test. it came back positive for methadone. I am 55 and never took any methadone. I take lots of meds all prescribed by my doctor. I take xanax, neurotin, zanaflex, wellbutrole, liptor, plavex, peracet, nedulizer. Can any of them make u test positive ## I am also taking zanaflex and came back positive for methadone, which is impossible! And I finally told them to take blood. Any answers for this zanaflex people? ## It may have just been a false positive or faulty test. I take zanaflex daily and have so for a few years and never had a test come back positive for methadone. Wish I had a better answer, just my experience with zanaflex. Sounds like you did the best option and demanded a re-test. Best of luck to you!

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