Methadone And Morphine Together (Page 9)

MY HUSBAND HAS BLADDER CANCER AND WAS PRESCRIBED 20 MG OF METHADONE EVERY MORNING. HE WAS ALSO GIVEN MORPHIN SULFATE 60 MGS TWICE A DAY. HOW SHOULD THESE MEDICINES BE TAKEN?

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Re: martin (# 10)

You need to get off the fentanyl! ASAP. Even under a drs care!

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Re: Greg (# 3)

I've been familiar with methadone for about 15 years now. Yes, I was an addict, but I can tell you from experience that methadone is 100 times more potent than most other medications in the same group. Methadone is one of the most potent, so whether the dose is high or not, other substances might feel weak or nearly ineffective in comparison. They are doing their job, but methadone is simply stronger, hence you might not feel their effects. Methadone doesn't block anything. Trust me, I've experimented with it. Don't always believe what doctors say because in the United States, opioids are classed as Schedule II drugs, but here in Norway, and in the rest of the EU, they're rated schedule one because of their high addictive potential. There's an impression among some doctors who seem more interested in making money. Fortunately for me, I don't pay anything for my medications which are at the moment methadone, Lyrica, and Stesolid (Norwegian Diazepam). I've been on these medicines for 15 years and have started to notice their side effects more prominently after 10 years. Methadone will adversely impact your lifespan; it can cut around ten years from your life because it harms you from the inside. I wish I could get off methadone, but it's incredibly painful to do so, and it doesn't help that these medications are provided for free. I've seen how methadone withdrawal can lead to severe health issues, such as causing people's hearts to stop due to their long-term dependency on it. Basically, methadone might help you cope, but it slowly causes harm. Synthetic opioids are the most harmful in this regard. Dolcontin, for example, is a long-acting opioid (12 hour release) and shouldn't be confused with Oxycontin as it almost has the same dramatic effect like H, due to the rapid turbo effect on pain - I know this from personal experience.

In contrast, long-lasting morphine seems safer and is sourced from natural substances, not synthetic. Always ask your doctor for advice on these drugs. They can seriously mess up your psychological health, alter your brain structure, and you typically need more and more. It is concerning that methadone is still prescribed to cancer patients because it hastens their decline. In Norway, we are required to have heart health check-ups every three months due to potential damage from methadone. In my view, methadone should never have been used. However, don't just take my word for it. Check with people from Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. We've even started using Sevredol (24-hour morphine drug) in Norway, but it might be a half-synthetic opioid; I'm not entirely sure. I strongly advise you to avoid methadone because it harms anyone who takes it. Especially cancer patients, it's similar to Fentanyl, just slightly less potent. Do your research and I assure you that you'll find exactly what I've been talking about here. Perhaps check out sites from England and surrounding countries. It's disheartening to see how America treats its own people. Having to pay for essential medications is unfathomable for me. After all, these are drugs that you need to survive and if you can't afford them, what then? It's a multi-million dollar industry. Why can't America offer free healthcare to everyone? Sure, some services should be paid for, but not when it comes to life-saving medications, especially if you're on a program that provides them for free. I've written quite a bit here, but I hope it helps you in some way. Perhaps you're already aware, but it's important to consider the pros and cons before taking any medication.

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Re: yellowtail (# 4)

Exactly my point as well. It's just that methadone is 100 times stronger, so how are you going to feel something that isn't even half as strong as methadone? Logic! I am from Norway, so I apologize for any spelling mistakes. "Jeg prater norsk" or "jeg snakker norsk" is more correct to say in Norwegian. However, we have a lot of Americans here who speak English. Doctors, and the whole American pharmaceutical industry, or 'Big Pharma,' are just after money. They may sometimes manipulate doctors without them even knowing it. But that's really what it comes down to at the end of the day, and everything in between. Good, glad you get it!

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Re: licensetospill (# 5)

You just have to take it before you take your methadone, and it will strengthen the methadone, similar to the way 200mg of Morphine or Dolcontin work. However, this has been my experience. It's important to remember that people are different, and what works for one person may not work for another. Analysing patients can be time-consuming and challenging due to the diversity in people. Sometimes, doctors may get fed up and start prescribing medications without thorough diagnosis. If they can clearly see you are dealing with addiction, they might just refuse treatment due to limited time. The prevalence of drugs on the streets can be largely attributed to doctors and big pharmaceutical companies. It's the government's fault that things are the way they are!

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