Can Clinics Stop Your Take Homes If You Want To Raise Dose

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Hi. I live in Michigan. I've been on methadone for about twelve years, clean for about nine years. I've been at my current clinic for seven years. I'm on biweekly take homes, but I could have monthly any time I choose to switch. My UA has been clean those seven years. Lately I've been sick sooner. I have not taken any drugs, just my met. The last time I mentioned raising my dose I was told that my take homes would be taken away because if you raise your dose it shows you are not stable. Is this something a clinic can do? I haven't found much literature on this topic and I know that federal and state regs are different. Any legitimate info or direction would be appreciated. Thank you!

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They are all under certain federal regulations, regardless of what state they are in and yes, they can do that, if they wish. It is always best to monitor a patient who needs a dosage adjustment, for a certain period of time.

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.

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Thank you. I went to my clinic today and my counselor went in to the Dr office with me to discuss my dosage increase. I got my 10mg increase. The only thing I was told was that if I wanted to go higher than the 10mg increase, then I would lose my take homes for two weeks (so they could make sure I was ok on that dose I guess). So yes, you are correct, but luckily I didn't lose mine .I'm grateful I have an amazing counselor .

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