Methadone Drug Addiction .com

I know methadone is used by a lot of people who are getting themselves treated for their opioid dependence. It can also be used for the treatment of pain. I just want to know what the side effects of methadone are and is this safe to use? Wouldn't the user get addicted to methadone also?

There are indeed some side effects that methadone is associated with. These are: nausea, pruritus, constipation, sedation, confusion, and respiratory depression. Flushing and excess sweating may also occur in patients who use methadone orally. If the prescription is followed properly by the patient, he wouldn't get addicted to it. Methadone is safe only when it is not abused by the patient.

2007-08-12 23:47:05 by anna i

Methadone is a treatment designed to help people with chronic pain relief or with the treatment of narcotic addiction, and the side effects ...

Someone I love is using methadone to overcome oxycotin addiction. She's been on the program for 7 months and has not slipped. Her side effects are awful. Sweating, nausea, dizziness and fatigue. This seems like coming off of drugs instead of helping her to overcome the initial addiction. Anybody out there that can recommend anything? Thankx for your time and consideration Folks>I so appreciate it.

I went through the same thing after a bad accident. What worked for me was vitamins namely C,E,B complex and a liquid colloidal complex. The withdraw will slowly get better, what your loved one needs most is understanding and support from the ones she loves. exersize and a support group like N.A. is a big help also. Be good and God bless.

2006-11-30 17:16:11 by Lynn D

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im having serious side effects with methadone and the docs dont believe it because these side effects are not heard of.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

shallow breathing;
hallucinations or confusion; or
fast or pounding heartbeats, chest pain, trouble breathing, feeling light-headed, fainting.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

feeling anxious, nervous, or restless;
sleep problems (insomnia);
dizziness, drowsiness, or weakness;
dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite; or
decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
This list is not complete and other side effects may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

2008-07-07 15:39:55 by Chelm S

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I know that this is used for the treatment of drug addiction or as a painkiller. However, I have also heard that there are a lot of side effects.

Methadone, when used properly, won't produce life-threatening side effects. However it does have some and these are as follows:

* pruritus
* constipation
* nausea
* confusion
* respiratory depression
* sedation
* mood changes
* dry mouth
* difficulty urinating
* vision problems
* flushing
* stomach pain
* weight gain

When using this medication, caution must always be exercised especially with regard to increase of dosage.

2007-08-20 22:44:12 by arlyn r

My prescription always has "caution- sedation" on it.
I have never been given a script that has a particular side effect written on it by hand.

All medicines can have some side effects, but not all people get them. Some people have different side effects than others. Most side effects happen in the first few hours of treatment and gradually go away. Each one is an anticipated side effect, and most can be treated so that the pain can be effectively managed. If the side effects cannot be alleviated, doctors may switch a patient's pain medication to make sure a patient gets the maximum pain control with minimum side effects. The benefits and risks of various categories of pain medicine are outlined in the next section.

Cancer pain is most commonly treated with opioid medication. Some of the most common side effects of opioid medication are:

Constipation:(not being able to have a bowel movement): The best way to prevent constipation is to drink lots of water, juice and other liquids, and to eat more fruits and vegetables. Exercise also helps to prevent constipation. Your doctor or nurse may also give you a stool softener or a laxative.

2007-01-05 09:20:06 by billyrcb