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Methadone is a synthetic opioid. Its primary use is in drug addiction rehab, for detox and maintenance. It is also used to treat pain, most often chronic pain.
Methadone affects the body in ways similar to morphine. It attaches to opioid receptors in the brain, spinal column and peripheral tissues and organs to attenuate pain, and provide relief of anxiety, and also has sedative properties. For some it can cause nausea and/or vomiting, sweating, drowsiness - all the same side effects of morphine.
Methadone is reported to have certain effects on the heart, primarily to do with heart rate, arrythmia, or prolonging the QT interval. These effects are more common when too high a dose is prescribed or when moving to a significantly higher dose. For those taking 80mg daily or less, this is rarely a concern.
I found the worst effects were excessive sweating and difficulty staying awake while reading or watching tv, doing anything not very stimulating.
Finally, it can be very hard to stop methadone. It gets stored in the body's tissues, and the time it takes to detox from methadone can be very prolonged, and for some has been worse than heroin. The withdrawal symptoms are less severe than heroin, but the duration is prolonged. Clinical detox is indicated.
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Methadone is a synthetic opioid that is typically used for managing pain or as a treatment for opioid dependence. It works by changing how the brain and nervous system respond to pain, reducing the perception of pain. In higher doses, methadone can also produce a sense of euphoria and sedation.
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Does methadone cause body sores?
yes and no, the drug seeps through the pours, and you think you can just scratch it off, so u pick, and pick, and pick, and it causes visible body sores. and when you are "comming down", yes, it causes physical body sores/pains.
You deprive your six-year old of dessert each time he fails to eat spinach in this sort of treatement is that methadone?
No, this is not an example of methadone treatment. Methadone is a medication used to treat opioid addiction. This scenario describes a behavior modification technique using consequences to encourage a child to eat spinach, which is unrelated to methadone treatment for substance abuse.
Is methadone more addictive than oxycodone?
Both methadone and oxycodone are opioids that can be addictive when not used as prescribed. Methadone is often considered to have a higher potential for addiction due to its long duration of action and the way it binds to opioid receptors in the brain. However, individual susceptibility to addiction can vary, and both drugs should be used under the guidance of a healthcare provider.
Can Alka-Seltzer be mixed with methadone?
It is not recommended to mix Alka-Seltzer with methadone without consulting a healthcare professional. Methadone is a potent medication used to treat opioid addiction and pain, and interactions with other substances can have serious consequences. It's important to seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist before combining any medications.
What is another term for nonverbal communication?
body language
Can you take milk thistle with methadone Does it reduce or increase your dose of methadone?
taking milk thistle actually slows the production of the paticular enzyme that breaks down methadone. therefore it takes your body longer to breakdown the methadone while on milk thistle, increasing the amount (dose) of methadone in your body. Im currently on both and it helps the methadone last longer while tapering.
Does methadone cause body sores?
yes and no, the drug seeps through the pours, and you think you can just scratch it off, so u pick, and pick, and pick, and it causes visible body sores. and when you are "comming down", yes, it causes physical body sores/pains.
What kind of chemical exposure could destroy the male body to produce testosterone?
Methadone
If abusing methadone what will it do to the body?
THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT TAKING METHADONE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION FROM YOUR DOCTOR COULD MEAN DEATH FROM THE VERY FIRST TIME OR MILLIONTH TIME YOU'VE TAKEN IT, AS ONLY A DR WHO HAS BEEN TRAINED AND HAS QUALIFICATIONS TO TREAT PATIENCE WITH METHADONE CAN DETERMINE WHAT IS SAFE FOR YOU ...
Can methadone sweat out of your system?
no it can't methadone is a water soluble drug goes out the urinal track i go to the methadone clinic & people who work outside in the heat sometimes have to take higher doses of methadone because sweating causes the methadone to leave your system faster.
Does hydrocodone relieve pain in a person who is also on methadone maintenance?
No. The methadone works by binding the opioid receptors in your body. Hydrocodone is a weakened opiate derivative and therefore the two will not complement each other.
Is hydrocodone the same as methadone?
Yes, but it is really pointless because methadone has opiate blocking properties and will block the effects of the hydrocodone. When I was on methadone, I had a root canal and got vicodin (hydrocodone) and they did absolutley nothing because of the methadone. Methadone does help with pain though.
What are the side effects of withdrawing from methadone and how long does it last?
Symptoms of methadone withdrawal include nausea, body aches and pains, cold sweats, vomiting and diarrhea. Trouble sleeping and craving can also occur.
Can methadone and heroin show up the same on a drug test?
No! When diomethylmorphine aka Heroin is broken down in the body and delivered through the blood stream it is converted into morphine. Methadone however is a fully synthetic narcotic that does not come from poppies so no morphine or opium is used in the synthesizing of methadone nor is it converted to in the body
Is there opium in methadone?
No there is no opium in Methadone
What is detected in a Methadone Urine test?
Only methadone will be detected because the methadone urine test is specifically used to detect methadone.
Can a doctor tell the exact level of methadone?
No, a doctor can not tell the exact dose of methadone, their body is not yours, you are the only one that can work with your doctor to reach the good dose that will help youe comfortable in your road to recovery.
