Question 1

can methadone withdrawals cause seizures?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Depending onhow  high a dose of Methadone your were on & on long your were on it- there can be potential for seizures during withdrawal.  It can also unmask seizures if there is an underlying seizure disorder.

Question 2

need doctor's help! will methadone overdose cause seizures?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A major effect of Methadone overdose is suppression of breathing.  If oxygen levels fall too low an acute hypoxic seizure can occur.

Question 3

i'm taking methadone and xanax (alprazolam) to get off tabs and have epilepsy and had a seizure this morning, is that because i didn't take xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: I hope you are seeing an addiction specialist.  Coming off of drugs can be difficult and potentially dangerous as i'm sure you already know.  Please get help from someone qualified.

Question 4

ive had 3 seizures in the last month and ive been prescribed keppra for them, my question is can i play video games for a few hours a day if i limit the flashing lights and game time per day? i take methadone for a thyroid tumor, does that affect it?

Accepted Answer

: I would discuss this with your neurologist. Seizures vary greatly in type &amp; triggers. Without knowing the details of your seizure history, it would be tough to give you a firm recommendation.

Question 5

what should or shouldn't i tell my neurologist about my having seizures from lack of methadone. i am trying to be cleared for thyroidectomy on the 31st.i take keppra for anti seizure meds but am non epileptic. how do i present myself to be cleared?

Accepted Answer

: Give full details of the events causing the use of methadone, and the associated seizures.  Do not make excuses for your Keppra, but let the doctor judge the situation.  If you present yourself thoroughly and honestly, I would doubt there would be any issue.

Question 6

why would methodone come up in a urine test? my mom was at the hospital after a seizure.  urine sample said positive for methodone but she has never taken methodone in her life.  can anything else be the cause for a false positive?

Accepted Answer

Methodone urine test: Check with the lab doing the test and see what it tests for and what may give a false+.

I always repeat test if it does not make sense.

Question 7

what to do if i am taking methadone i want to stop its been 2 years 105 ml a day .is ther anything i can take for withdrawal s?

Accepted Answer

TAPER THE METHADONE: If you stop cold turkey, you are going to feel like you have been hit by a truck for many weeks and even months.  You will also very likely relapse to your drug of choice again after feeling that withdrawal day after day. The best way is to taper, ideally over at least a 90 day period. There are medications like clonidine that your doctor can prescribe, and you can treat the pain/diarrhea/nausea.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

is methadone an opiate blocker ?

Accepted Answer

No: Methadone is a narcotic and an effective pain medication  for patients with chronic pain. It is also used to maintain opioid addicts in order to prevent withdrawal symptoms while they abstain from other narcotics.

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Can methadone withdrawals cause seizures?

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Need doctor's help! will methadone overdose cause seizures?

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I'm taking methadone and xanax (alprazolam) to get off tabs and have epilepsy and had a seizure this morning, is that because i didn't take xanax (alprazolam)?

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Ive had 3 seizures in the last month and ive been prescribed keppra for them, my question is can i play video games for a few hours a day if i limit the flashing lights and game time per day? i take methadone for a thyroid tumor, does that affect it?

A member asked:

What should or shouldn't i tell my neurologist about my having seizures from lack of methadone. i am trying to be cleared for thyroidectomy on the 31st.i take keppra for anti seizure meds but am non epileptic. how do i present myself to be cleared?

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Why would methodone come up in a urine test? my mom was at the hospital after a seizure. urine sample said positive for methodone but she has never taken methodone in her life. can anything else be the cause for a false positive?

A member asked:

What to do if i am taking methadone i want to stop its been 2 years 105 ml a day .is ther anything i can take for withdrawal s?

A member asked:

What is the process of detoxing from methadone?

A member asked:

Zomorph mr mgs equivalent of 20mls of methadone ?

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Is methadone an opiate blocker ?

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