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I got put in hospital for 2 days now having bad chest pain and they have given me 4 mil moraphine and switching to 10 mil oxycondone every 4-6 hours. I heard there was only one drug that will help with pain? I've been on the zubsolve now for 9 moths. I have not taken anything since I've been in hospital except the pain meds they give me. Not sure when I'll be realesed? They just want me pain free and not sure when I'll be able to feel their meds 100% ## There is more than one medication available that will help with pain, but the Zubsolv might be blocking them from working, that's what it does to help prevent people from abusing other opiates, when they are taking it to treat drug addiction. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming a...

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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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Trying to find out what little round white pill has N2 on one side and an arrow on the other? I think it is 2mg suboxone. ## Hi Eddie, Just to confirm, you are correct that this is a 2mg/0.5mg generic Buprenorphine HCL + Naloxone HCL (Suboxone) pill. For verification, the manufacturer is listed as Hi-Tech Pharma and the pill itself carries a National Drug Code of 50383-294-93. You can also click on the NDC link for more specific details; however, at this time I'm unable to locate an image. I hope this helps!

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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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I have been on methadone since 1999, I have tried suboxone twice also and it left me feeling just blank! 2 yrs ago I found a dr/nurse prac office that gives me just 40 mg a day(for pain), but its not enough to hold me and I end up buying swapping trading for more but its still cheaper than the 100$ a week clinic not to mention gas!! I live in north mississippi and w/the economy crashing and being unemployed for a while. I am almost iut and need to find a place that offers cheap or free methadone maintenance . I am willing to go to wherever it is cause I know what awaits me if I get off of it so please help if u know anywhere that has such a place , I am so sick of having this run my life. Thanks and have a blessed day ## Yes there are free methadone clinics.There is one in Mckinney tx.,...

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SUBOXONE TAPER I FINISHED TWO DAYS AGO CAN I TAKE A PERCOCET . PEOPLE AT THE CENTER I WENT TO SAID I WOULD DIE . I JUST AM IN PAIN ..PLEASE HELP .. ## Lol...u can take any pain med after suboxone...just not before ## I took a half of zubsolv earlier will it hurt to take a nurotin 400 or tramdol 50mg ## Taking A opioid after any kind of buprenorphine is a waste of time and money and never take methadone then suboxone you'll think here in hell ## Lewis is correct, taking an opiate within several days of stopping Suboxone is a waste, since it will negate the effects. The FDA warns that these medications carry the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Neurontin, however, it not an opiate and will not cau...

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In St Petersburg, Fla need an oral surgeon for someone who has Hurricane Irma issues, is turning life around and is on methadone. Must have wisdom tooth pulled immediately. No insurance, but I am offering to assist. Side of patients face is now swollen and feel this is a serious life threatening condition. Please help with possibilities. Not sure where to turn. ## Call the county health dept and ask for a free or pay on a sliding scale dental clinic. Google it yourself. Call social services. If the methadone is the issue, meaning no dentist will give anesthesia or pain pills after, ask the people at the methadone clinic where to go/what to do. If you cannot get to a dentist in a timely fashion, in NJ our hospitals do "charity care" based on your income. It pays for hospital serv...

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Next week I have a appt. with a DR who prescribes Suboxone. I have been on Fentanyl patches for 8 years now.I am prescribed 150 mcg every 48 hrs. but still feel I am in partal withdrawal most of the time.Does anyone have a similar situation and how bad should the withdrawals be with Suboxone and Xanax if he will still allow them? Also will the suboxone still help with pain? I am scared about the withdrawls since I ran out for 1 day only and it was hell!! Any reply would be appreciated ## Randy,w/d's seemed to be very controllable with suboxone for me,but Im a pain patient once the weather hit below zero 4-6 weeks after sarting suboxone the pain kicked in.Iit was unbearable (worst time in my life) AND they made me stop my xanax. I also was able to just stop taking the suboxone after ...

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hI hOPEFULLY SOMEONE WILL ANSWER PROMPLY AS MY APPT IS TOMARROW. AFTER 3 YRS ON SUB IVE HAD ENOUGH AND AM GOING ONTO METHODONE. I KNOW HOW IT GOES FROM AN OPIATE TO SUB BUT HOW DOES IT WORK GOING FROM SUB ONTO METHODONE ## I know its been a while, and Im sorry you had no help here by the looks of things, but I was wondering.....How did you end up doing it and did it help? Thanks ## Yes, I am also hoping you got the answers you needed from your doctor, or clinic. Unfortunately, I don't have any information on switching from Suboxone to Methadone, or what the proper procedure is. Most of the questions we receive are in regards to switching from other drugs to Suboxone, since it allows you to become completely drug free, where Methadone usually doesn't. If you did get the informati...

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If I take 8mg Suboxone 1 to 3 times a week and have for years and weigh 175lbs and drink a crap load of water!!! How long before I can pass a urine drug screen. I'm trying to get in with a Dr. and today is Fri. and my appt. is at 2:00pm on Wens. Can I pass if I take something today. Haven't had anything since Wens. and i'm feeling pretty rough don't know if I can make it till Wens. but I don't want to blow it with this Dr. either it's important to me!! Can anyone help me i've seen sooo many diff. answers to how long it will stay in urine IDK what to do??!!! ## Dear bhalliwell, I wouldn't take the chance of taking anything until u c you're Dr. U don't want 2 take any chances and mess things up 4 yourself. Unless, u take a sub. And b honest with you...

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I've been taking 8mg of Suboxone, without a prescription, for several years and weigh 175lbs. How long after I take the last dose can I pass a urine drug screen. I'm trying to get in with a dr. and they're going to test me for it. Today is Fri. and my drug screen is on Wens. that's 5 days. Can I pass? ## The longer you take any drug the longer it'll stay in your system. Honestly probably take 15 days or more because suboxone is so long lasting. Cocaine is supposed to be 1 or 2 days but if you take it everyday it'll take 7 or more days for example. ## That's the most bulls*** I ever heard! I can take opiates for 20 years and it's only in my system for 3 days. Same with other substances. ## The last comment is correct! It will stay in your system and there ...

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Please help. We have two methadone maintenance clinics in the whole state with an astounding amount of opioid addiction and overdoses. There is one in Fairbanks and Anchorage, both with a year or more waiting list. The mat-Su valley just received one "Palmer and Wasilla". The Kenai Soldotna area needs one desperately. We have a population of around 25,000 people and a huge illicit drug and opioid epidemic. Who do you have to contact to get one opened in our area? My sister is in Washington state and methadone maintenance has made her a different person. She has a career, a family & has been out of the jail system for ten years because of mmt. Thank you.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has come out with new Guidelines for State Medicaid Programs regarding Methadone for Chronic pain. Best Practices for Addressing Prescription Opioid Overdoses, Misuse and Addiction-Feb 2, 2016: medicaid.gov/federal-policy-guidance/downloads/CIB-02-02-16.pdf ## Will new guidelines for opiates at cvs effect fiorinal prescriptions

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Ok I've been on Methadone since 2005 & I've never had blood pressure problems until now ... I was just curious if anyone else has experienced higher than normal BP since these new ASC 116 hit the market ... & im not saying the pills caused it I'm just trying to eliminate any possibilities & pin point what is causing my new blood pressure problems ... ## That is very odd, Methadone itself usually causes low blood pressure, not high. What have your numbers been at? The FDA classifies Methadone as an opiate, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Are you on any other medications? Has anything in your lifestyle changed recently? How old are you? ## Thnx for replying .....

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I took it 3 days ago andd I have to take a drug test in 4 days, will I be ok...thats the only time I took also ## The Buprenohine in Suboxone is usually detectable for approximately 4 to 5 days after last dosing. Learn more Suboxone details here. The precise time frame will vary from person to person, depending on your overall health, metabolism, activity levels, fluid intake and etc. Are there any other questions or comments? ## i took a half suboxone on sunday and have to do urine test 8 days later will i be clean please someone help me ## So what happened? ## With Suboxone having such a long half life and people's body's being different on how quickly it passes, it can take up to 6 to 10 days for it to be out of your system for a urine pee cup test. Add at least 4-6 more da...

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I need a new pain Dr in Hampton Roads, Virginia. I was on 12th of Methadone a day and oxy for breakthrough pain. I am a 58 year old male with debilitating back pain& have broken every bone in my upper body. Due to a motorcycle accident. My current PCWORLD is giving me 60 MG Methadone & 4G oxy a day it is simply not enough for my pain level.

If i take two norcos 5/325 with my 60 mg dose of methadone, will i feel it? ## Nope probably not. I never do "feel it" but if you are looking for pain control it still works better than tylenol/Advil with the methadone. Any narcotics are hard to "feel" while on Methadone. ## Wont feel it at all, its like taking your pills and throwing right out your window...dont waste your time... ## Laurie, I am a clinical pain management pharmacist. Are you taking methadone for chronic pain or addiction? If for addiction, you should not be taking any other opioids with your methadone. If for pain, the answer is yes. Methadone does not block the pain relieving effects of other opioids. Dependeding on your degree of tolerance to opioids, you may get sufficient pain relieving effect. I d...

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My urine was sent to the Lab for Methadone that was not supposed to be in my system which I took over 14 days ago. The Lab did a "Drug Screen Presump" which I would love to know what that is as well as underneath it says "Methadone". I have to pay 22.94 for the Presumpt and another 28.00 for the Methadone. Does anyone know what this is or how this works? ## Hello. The test was probably correct. I have seen patients test pos for methadone even past 14 days. ## Hi! Thank you. Yes, I know it is correct and I admitted to it as they just recently took me off of it and put me on Fentanyl. But, this is the kicker! I also had taken Oxymorphone and had taken it like #4 days before my UA. Nothing was said about that and wondering if it is because they just tested for the Methadone...

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My wife has been on Methadone for 5 yrs for pain. We live in south Louisiana but her pain management doctor is in south arkansas where we used to live. Up until today Walgreens has been filling her script. Today they told us they will no longer fill out of state scripts. We have not changed her pain management doctor simply because all of the doctors we have gone to see here have told her they would take her off the methadone and start back with something like Hydrocodone and work back up to the methadone if needed. We spent 3 yrs doing that before she was put on methadone. 3 yrs of pain. I refuse to make her do that again. I will drive her to Arkansas every time she needs to see the doctor and get a script filled if needed. But if at all possible we would like to find a way to not have...

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