Babygirl Says:
my dr just put me on methadone hcl 5-325 for a 3 level back fusion and was wondering if this causes bad heartburn? I've tried finding the side effects with no luck.
It will cause heartburn at first.When you start takeing it.I have been on methadone for about 17+ years.It causes alot of things,you will start gaining weight,your teeth will start geting bad and you will stay consipated.That is what i have seen it do everyone i know.Thats what is has done to me.I am ready to get off of this but i have heard some bad story trying to stop.I was told by a friend that suboxone was the best way to detox off methadone.I worry because i have been on methadone for so long.If anybody has a better ideal,i sure could use some adwise.Thanks
You can detox off Methadone--with Methadone. Just gradually lower your dose over time. I go to a Methadone Clinic and that is how they do it, so thought I would suggest it to you. And some of the side effects you can get from Methadone that I know of are: Males may experience impotence, premature ejaculation or decreased sexual desire when on high dosages, Females may suffer decreased sexual desire and often menstrual periods are interrupted, Upset Stomach, Constipation, Swelling due to depressed pituitary function,Excessive Sweating, Sedation, Overdose, Abrupt Withdrawal, Dizziness/Drowsiness, and Allergic Reactions. It is advisable to eat before ingestion of mehadone. If the stomach becaomes upset, antacids are advised. Tiredness and depression may occur, usually at high medication levels. Alcohol, Valium and other drugs, when combined with methadone, may be fatal. Methadone is a central nervous system depressant, and due to Done having a long acting ability, complications may occur long after Done ingestion.Use Caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. And finally, if you develop difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or hives--Seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
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Verwon Says:
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Saturday, 10/24/2009 8:22:28 PM
Heartburn is NOT listed as a common side effects for narcotics, though it does happen to some individuals very rarely.
i am currently coming down on my methadone as i am sick and tired of the life it brings,i was on 190mg,i am now down to 60mg,i come down 10 every week,but the doctor wont let me go below 40mg without a psych report and n.a.meetings is this normal,and do u think i should soon swap to subetex.
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