Question 1

whats the difference between methadone hydrochloride and methadone?

Accepted Answer

Same: When i write for naproxen, i can also write for Naproxen sodium or potassium. Docycline hyclate.  Methoadone comes only in the hydrochoride form.

Question 2

any side effects of methadose (methadone)?

Accepted Answer

See below: Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
 •shallow breathing;
 •hallucinations or confusion;
 •chest pain, dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeat; or
 •trouble breathing, feeling light-headed, or fainting.
 
Less serious side effects of Methadone may include:
 •feeling anxious, nervous, or restless; 
•sleep problems (insomnia)
•feeling weak or drowsy;.

Question 3

what side effects are associated with methadone?

Accepted Answer

Methadone: Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, sometimes confusion &amp; slow heart rate &amp; dry mouth &amp; sweating &amp; shortness of breath &amp; cramps, rarely rash &amp; hallucination &amp; arrhythmias &amp; seizures.

Question 4

what are the sexual side effects of methadone use?

Accepted Answer

Impairment: Methadone, like any narcotic, can cause depression of many psychological and physical responses, including sexual responsiveness. It can therefore cause decreased libido (sex drive), impaired arousal (erectile dysfunction or impaired female arousal) and inhibited orgasm. If you have to use a narcotic medication for a prolonged period and it is affecting your sex life, talk to your dr about options.

Question 5

what are the main side effects of methadone (for pain management)?

Accepted Answer

Many: I personally do not use Methadone as i feel the dangers outweigh any advantage over other opioids.  The most significant side effects are that of breathing suppression and heart electrical conduction problems.

Question 6

how effective is methadone in managing neuropathic pain?  it has less side effects than morphine & more effective. thx

Accepted Answer

It's effective: For a brief time then, many patients report loss of efficacy. So where do we go from there? There's actually no solid research to confirm which is universally accepted as showing methadone as unique or superior in pain management for neuropathy when comparing to less potent opioids. Have you truly been tried on every possible medication or cocktail of meds for the neuropathy? Tried BOTOX?

Question 7

what are the long term segative side effects of methadone?

Accepted Answer

Many: I personally do not use Methadone as i feel the dangers outweigh any advantage over other opioids.  The most significant side effects are that of breathing suppression and heart electrical conduction problems.  There are drugs such as Suboxone (buprenorphine) for the problem of dependence which are much safer and more effective in my opinion.

Question 8

what are the side effects of methadone tapering?

Accepted Answer

Opiate withdrawal: Methadone is a long acting opiate and even when tapered slowly, you can expect some discomfort .Anxiety, insomnia, low mood, feeling cold, loose stools are common.
Symptoms of withdrawal are more difficult the lower the dose, and can last weeks

Question 9

what are the side effects of methadone for rehab?

Accepted Answer

Many: I personally do not use Methadone as i feel the dangers outweigh any advantage over other opioids.  The most significant side effects are that of breathing suppression and heart electrical conduction problems.  There are drugs such as Suboxone (buprenorphine) for the problem of dependence which are much safer and more effective in my opinion.

Question 10

switching from methadone to suboxone. are there any side effects?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Depends on dose of methadone, but some level of withdrawal is required in order to start suboxone.

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