Question 1

methadone side effects?

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Similar to others: Methadone side effects are a matter of research for numerous scientists. If the dosage of the medicine is correct, then there are no risks of kidney, heart, liver, lungs or any type of failure. 

A number of common Methadone side effects include constipation, skin rash, water retention, dizziness, weakness, extreme sweating and flushing and in some circumstances erectile dysfunction.

Question 2

are there any side effects from methadone?

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Definitely!: Methadone is a very serious drug.  It has great benefit in the right situations.  It's use shold not be taken lightly and should be dispensed by a professional well versed in it's use.  Side effects may be none all the way to death.  Mixing alcohol, other medications and other drugs increases your risk for tremendous adverse effects and shold be avoided.  Discuss Methadone use thoroughly with your.

Question 3

what side effects are associated with methadone?

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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 long term segative side effects of methadone?

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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 5

i've been on methadone for a year no more than 55mgs, how do i get off it without side effects?

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Taper slowly: I assume you are not taking Methadone through a licensed Methadone clinic. I recommend enrolling in a licensed Methadone program where you can be tapered off it gradually. Suboxene is another option. You may want to explore the option of so called detox center and then get involved in outpatient/inpatient treatment program and support group.

Question 6

what are the side effects of methadone tapering?

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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 7

what are the side effects of methadone for rehab?

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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

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

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

Question 9

any side effects of methadose (methadone)?

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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 10

what are the side effects of methadone on newborn?

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Withdrawal symptoms: Babies born to mothers addicted to opiates will have withdrawal symptoms, similar in many ways to adult withdrawal symptoms. Often, the newborn will be placed in an incubator in the neonatal intensive care unit and be given small doses of opiates which will be tapered down to smaller and smaller doses until the baby is eventually completely weaned off. This may take up to a week.

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