Question 1

i'm on amitriptyline, pregabalin and methadone. i have severe mood swings, which is the cause if any?

Accepted Answer

They all can: Amitriptyline and Pregabalin are medications that come from classes of medications that can be used to treat depression and mood disorders as well as pain.  I would put more emphasis on these rather than the methadone.  All in combination can be your issue.

Question 2

i've familial chronic pancreatitis. medication -  methadone, oramorph, pregablin, amitriptaline, paracetamol for pain. now hands are itchy & swollen?

Accepted Answer

Several: of your medications can produce allergic reactions! You need a "hands on" face to face evaluation...
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 3

how long should i wait after stopping sam-e before i take elavil (amitriptyline)?

Accepted Answer

I've asked a lot: of MD's this question.  Some start you off on the new med right after stopping the old one.   Some wait as much as two weeks.   You are mixing an herb with a Tricyclic, so I'd play it safe and wait awhile.   As a psychiatrist who knows about herbs.  Most don't.

Question 4

what is the process of detoxing from methadone?

Accepted Answer

Slowly: Because Methadone is a very long acting medication (the half life is 15 to 150 hours) Methadone needs to wean very slowly. I usually recommend one tablet per day per month. For instance, if you are taking 4 tablets per day, then you would wean to 3 per day for a month, then 2 per day for a month, then 1 per day for a month, then 1/2 tablet per month.

Question 5

zomorph mr mgs equivalent of 20mls of methadone ?

Accepted Answer

Opiates: That is for your physician treating you to decide. One should never be taking opiates without the express care of a physician.

Question 6

is 100mg of amitriptyline at bedtime too much?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: ...On what it's for, what medical conditions a person has., what other medications (including over the counter meds) they are taking, and what side-effects it causes them.

Question 7

is there a methadone clinic in durango mexico?

Accepted Answer

Try online search: Years ago, listings used to be available only in printed form. By the turn of the century, lists had become available online everywhere. Now, some lists are only online, and no longer printed. County medical societies, hospitals, insurance companies usually list doctors and clinics by name, specialty, and location. The US State Dept. may have webpages for travelers that talk about foreign clinics.

Question 8

instead of methadone i am going on buprenorphine. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Probably: But if you have a high tolerance, you may not be satisfied and you may have precipitated withdrawal.

Question 9

does methadone cause impotence?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can: Hello.  Yes, Methadone can certainly cause this due to long term opioid use and its effects on your testosterone.  You should ask your provider to check a hormone panel if you are experiencing erectile dysfunction with opioid use.  I hope this helps!

Question 10

what is elavil (amitriptyline)

Accepted Answer

Amitriptyline: It is a tricyclic tertiary antidepressant that is also used for a myriad of pain conditions.

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How long should i wait after stopping sam-e before i take elavil (amitriptyline)?

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