HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Is it safe to have laughing gas administed while on methadone maintenance?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: It is very important the site where you are having this dome has appropriate equipment for emergencies and the person using nitrous oxygen[laughing gas]be familiar with Methadone and its metabolic variability.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/28/2014

4.8k views

Thank
Dr. Jeffrey Fox answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Yes: Nitrous oxide is totally reversible and doesn't stay in your blood after the source is removed.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/9/2013

4.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I took a oral swab drug test for a job. They said I was positive for heroin when I haven't used heroin since 2001. I am on Methadone Maintenance. ?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

If i'm on methadone maintenance program, and i took midrin for head aches, will this show on a drug screen?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

I'm on daily methadone maintenance and i've not had a menstrual cycle since i've been taking it..Is this normal? Its been over 2 months..Almost 3.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How much time will I be in withdrawals for after being in a methadone maintenance program for 10 years?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can you take celebrex (celecoxib) if you're on a maintenance dose of methadone 40mg, i mean, are there any contraindications in taking celebrex (celecoxib) with methadone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

hve been on 120 methadone maintenance for 16 yrs. I have weaned myself down to 50 n past 2 months . what dosage will be safe to just stop taking it?
I'm in a methadone maintenance program i take 82mg every morning and currently tapering 1mg every week,ER doctor gave me ativan 1mg for bad panic attacks i been having at night.Is this safe to take 8hrs later after my normal dose of methadone?
Currently on methadone maintenance. Had mixed answers from dr's about taking blood pressure meds for my high blood pressure. What is your opinion?
Can methadone cause my penis to decrease in size? I have been on methadone maintenance for 3 years now, I know it effects my sex drive but penis size?
Is methadone maintenance an effective option for treating a herion addiction?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.