Morphine As Methadone Replacement

Wife hospitalized w/QTc; prolonged interval between heart beats. Norm is 450-500. Hers;700. Was on 140 mgs methadone. Next day down to 80, next day and currently 40 mgs. Now heart at 465. Given 60 mgs. morphine er for every 20 mgs taken away. Will keep her at 40 mgs methadone and 300 mgs morphine. Anyone help me with this please??

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Oh my, Nickynub
It appears from what you have shared your wife has Methadone
Cardiotoxicity, which causes the electrical pathways of the heart to slow down (sometimes HR less than 40). Ekg showing prolonged QRS. Most likely she is going through withdrawls as well. Not knowing all the need details I would suggest calling a conference with all MD's involved to discuss treatment plan. Discuss possible outcomes. Make direct contact with cardiologist. ASAP

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I have been on 110mgs of liquid methadone for 7yrs I now have 0.8dilatas (sp?) & oral morphine sulfate 30ml bottle, but I'm just looking to "feel" something! I'm so use to the methadone I don't feel it like I Want to, So a friend gave me the dilatas and oral morphine.I only want to take 1of the dilata pills and 10ml of the oral morphine. My ququestion is will I "feel" it. I'm not expecting an expert opinion just a yes, no, maybe.And perferrably from someone, like myself with a high tolerence who's `been there done that'! I mean either way I'm going to do it when I have the day offf this weekend!
Just curious! No critisism, Please only comment if you've experiences similar dounds yourself or know of someone! !

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Someone just told me 10ml is a waste of time if I've been on 110mgs of methadone for 7yrs. I have a full 100ml bottle.
AND, Is 10ml of oral morphine=to 10mgs of methadone? ¿ ?
REPLY, PLEASE!!!!

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