What Is Methadone

Side affects of methadone my patient took some wondering what to look for ## Hello, Rita! How are you? 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. Overdose symptoms may include trouble breathing, extreme dizziness and drowsiness, and lowered heart rate. Is there anything else I can help with?

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IT MAKES ME FEEL SICK NOT ANYTHING LIKE MALLINCKRODT METHADONE. ## Hello, Danette! How are you? There can be variations in the amount of the active ingredient when going from one generic to another, as permitted under the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984, so this one may have just enough of a fluctuation to cause more side effects. The FDA classifies this medication 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. Have you informed your doctor? They may know of some way to alleviate the nausea. ## It is not the same. It makes you feel like your wd'ing in half the time of its alternative. We've been in treatment for years and there is an uproar over this "new" bulls*** Roxane. ...

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Drug Index

Methadone, sold under the brand names Dolophine and Methadose among others, is a synthetic opioid agonist used for chronic pain and also for opioid dependence.[5] It is used to treat chronic pain, and it is also used to treat addiction to heroin or other opioids. [8][9] Prescribed for daily use, the medicine relieves cravings and removes withdrawal symptoms.[10] Detoxification using methadone can be accomplished in less than a m...

I was going to the methadone clinic and 50 milligrams of methadone when I can't go anymore so what would be equivalent to 50 milligrams of methadonemy doctor prescribe me opana 20 milligram I was wondering which one is stronger ## @Nicole, RE: "what is stronger than methadone", According to an equianalagesic report by The Medical University of South Carolina (linked below), Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) would be the next step up from Methadone; and after Hydromorphone comes Fentanyl, which is ranked as number 1 on their potency chart. And please do feel free to correct me if you understand this type of chart differently. When I refer to ranking, I'm going by the order in which each drug is listed here: mcintranet.musc.edu/agingq3/calculationswesbite/convchart.pdf RE: "wha...

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oval shaped pill ## Sorry, you have not provided enough information. This drug is available in both name brand and generic versions. There are many generic manufacturers and each one of them will make a pill that looks different. There are no rules saying that pills with the same ingredient have to look the same! The size, color, shape and imprint will all vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. The only relevant regulations from the FDA state that they must have unique imprints for identification purposes, but these will even differ by manufacturer and strength of the med. In order to identify your pill for you and tell you what it is, you need to provide the complete imprint from the pill, all letters, numbers and/or symbols that may be on it, as well as the color and shape. Then I ca...

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Bipolar needs dr who can prescribe methadone in alb. NM ## What is the Methadone needed for? If it's for pain, then any doctor can prescribe, though consideration would have to be given to any other medications the person is on. Learn more Methadone details here. However, if it's for addiction treatment, then that can only be done in a clinical setting by those who are specially trained to do so.

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i'm looking 4 a dr who can & will prescribe methadone i've been on 9yrs for chronic pain but cannot find new dr. is buying on the internet from out of country all i can do? i live in greenwood in ## Hello, Julie! How are you? There are 2 reasons you may be having a problem finding a new doctor. The first is if you're calling new doctors and asking them if they'll prescribe it, they will view that as drug seeking behavior and, in most cases, they won't even let you get in the door. And the next also has to do with asking them about, if they possibly think it's for addiction treatment, they have to say no, since private doctors aren't allowed to prescribe it for that. In other worse, regardless of which one is applicable, you need to just set up an appointm...

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I am trying to help my father find a doctor in northern Kentucky, zip code 41016. He has been on methadone for twelve years for drug addiction. He is now trying to get off of the methadone because he can no longer afford the clinic he was going to. He is trying to find a doctor to help him get off methadone. Please, any help in any direction would be greatly appreciated. ## Hello, Lindsay! How are you? I'm sorry, but if he's been taking it for addiction treatment, or maintenance, then a clinic is his only option. Private doctors are not allowed to prescribe it for that, even if he's just wanting to taper off. I'm sorry, I wish I had better news for you, but I don't. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, ...

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I have found a pill in my little sister's drawer and it is white and round and on one side nothing and on the other side says 30 with a line under it nothing under the line she has been on Methadone before could this be methadone? ## this pill is about the size of a asprin but thicker, it has a line on one side and what looks like a wierd R. I found this pill in my car after lending the car to my son

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small scored white pill with 477 on it. ## This is not Methadone. The pill in description is actually Metoprolol tartrate (50 mg). Metoprolol is used in the treatment of several diseases of the cardiovascular system, especially hypertension. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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class work -however i am having trouble finding this ## VA had me on methadone for over 15 years. ..volunteered for methadone cessation with the VA because I kept going into DTs because USPS/UPS kept delaying my meds. Sometimes it would take a week to get my RX. ....then, when I dropped below 25mg, the cramps diarrhea and associated pain was causing me to be suicidal. I can't get a doctor's referral because VA doctors don't work with "outside" doctors. Of course, they won't allow me to withdraw from the program now. My God, I wish I were dead. Is there any hope for me? The CDC(? ) are on a witch-hunt now for any doctors giving narcotics to patients who are not considered terminal now. They just closed a very good doctor's practice down because he prescribed n...

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Rectangular M scored wit 57/55 on other side ## Yes, this tablet contains 5mgs of Methadone, a generic for Dolophine, this is a narcotic analgesic used to treat drug addiction and severe pain. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and constipation. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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I want to know any effects that Mehadone 5 mg has on the body. I took it two nights and made me ill. ## Methadone is a synthetic opioid; a few of its common side effects are: Hypoventilation, Constipation, Constricted pupils, Nausea, Low blood pressure, Hallucination Headache, Vomiting, Cardiac arrhythmia, and Anorexia. There is a bigger list of less common side effects, which you can view by clicking the link below... Just scroll down till you see the list of adverse effects. I am not an MD, so I would urge you to check in with your doctor if you are experiencing any further side effects. If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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I am new to the methadone and was wondering why my doctor would put me on methadone when he knew I had been addicted to Oxycontin before and had to go into the hospital for the withdrawals. They put me on the liquid methadone to get me off of the Oxycontin. How bad is it going to be to get off of the methadone if that time ever comes? Anthony ## Probably a big challenge to get off, Methadone is in itself addictive. Rob Check out the other Methadone Discussion on this site some of the other posters provided really good info. ## Anthony, I was once addicted to Oxycontin. There is a new drug out in the market that can be prescribed by a doctor. It also can be given in the privacy of your doctor's office. The new miracle pill is called, Suboxone. It changed my life. It detoxes you, sto...

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if i take a methadone in the morning then do an oxy later will i still get high on the oxy ## Doubledizzle..How many MG's of methadone are you taking? Methadone will block any other narcotic if you are taking it for addiction, if you are taking it for pain, you are likely taking a lot smaller dose, so the methadone won't block other opiates unless you take them together, and that is just a guess on my part. When I started Methadone Maintenance, it took a long time to find my blocking dose, so if you are on it for addiction, it takes time, keep working on it with your doctor at the clinic,. If you are taking it for pain. this doesnt apply Pat ## Doubledizzle, why are you wanting to get high on oxy?? Pat

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Trying to find doctors near Devon and Western in N Chicago that can prescribe methadone for pain treatment. ## Any doctor can prescribe it for pain, however, you may run into problems if you're calling new doctors and asking if they'll prescribe it, since most doctors will consider that to be drug seeking behavior. You need to make sure you get an appointment and get in the door first, then discuss your options with them. Learn more Methadone details here. And if you're a chronic pain patient that requires regular treatment, then a regular general practitioner will not be able to provide you with treatment. Under the new laws, you will have to enter pain management and be treated by a physician that has been specially trained in pain control. Does anyone have a place they ca...

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Does methadone have a bitter smell or what other kind of smell? ## With all the fillers and dyes embedded into these pharmaceutical solutions, my guess is that there's not many individuals who get the unique opportunity to identify the smell of pure methadone liquid in and of itself without all the extra excipients or flavors added. If it smells ungodly horrible though, then I would probably question this too... However, my rule of thumb is if you filled a prescription at a legitimate licensed pharmacy then that the smell or taste shouldn't necessarily matter because it's a real medication and not some knock-off or counterfeit concoction that would illicit a viable cause for concern. Do you think it may be expired or something?

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Hydroxyzine 50mg 4 time daily. Bus par 60 mg daily clonazapam 1mg 3a day melatonin 10mg bedtime. Does any take away the effect of methadone. I am on 244 mg a day due to rapid metabolism. Had, a few peak and trough to determine this. I have gen anxiety disorder and ptsd and fibro. Also medial temporal sclerosis I'm on lamictal for mood. And undocumented seizures. If it wasn't for the methadone treating pain & addiction I would be one miserable person. ## My pain Dr has stopped my care due to a recent panel. I was under contract with this Dr due to being on 5 mg methadone bid.I am also prescribed 1.5 mg klonopin a day. Their reading showed extensive benzodiazepines beyond what 1.5 mg klonopin should be. My question is: could taking 300mg of benadryl & 10 mg melatonin night...

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my dr just started me on pristiq today . i am also on 43 mlg of methadone are these meds safe to take together? ## My findings state that there are potentially unsafe interactions between these two drugs. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "Using methadone together with desvenlafaxine (pristiq) may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience some impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medica...

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white oblong with a m on one side and the numbers 5771 what is the milligram ## I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT MILIGRAM A METHADONE PILL WITH AN M AND THE NUMBERS 5771 WHAT DOSEAGE PLEASE ## The methadone with an M on one side and 5771 on the other is a 10mg methadone. ## Alicia's ID is correct, this is a 10mg tablet. ## Here is an image depicting various possible appearances of Methadone ... Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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