Methadone And Other Medications.

I go to a methadone clinic and my cardiologist, put me on some new medication,which is just beta blockers, but i know how dangerious methadone is and my cardiologist even said the beta blockers are o.k. to take with the methadone, but i want a second opinion from mabe someone who takes beta blockers as well as i.I have congerstive heart failure,but i've not had any problems in nine years with my heart.Now the medication they put me on is Carvedilol 6.25mg and Ramipril 2.5mg.Will this hurt me in any kind of way being that i am on methadone 40mg.Someone please get back to me as soon as possible.I've not started the Beta Blockers yet,until i hear from someone who knows what they are talking about.My cardilogist is a great heart doctor,I just wonna make sure i'm gonna be o.k. if i take these medications togeather.Someone please respond as quickley as possible.Thank you renee

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@renee,

I'm actually really glad that you checked on this, because various webpages do list potentially unsafe interactions between Methadone and each of those beta blockers. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of:

"Ramipril and Methadone may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor."

NOTE: Carvedilol lists the same exact interaction information, so I didn't bother to paste it twice.

I would probably suggest making your cardiologist aware of these interactions too, since it sounds like he may not have done his homework on this one. If he has done his homework, then I can only speculate that he felt that you should be ok and to not worry about it. None-the-less, I'd still double check for your own safety.

I hope this info helps!

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