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I take 42 mg of methadone daily. i have been prescribed bactrim for an infection. i have heard that bactrim can cause withdrawal while on methadone. i?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

NO: NO- make sure not to take them together.

Answered 5/11/2021

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A member asked:

I take 42 mg of methadone daily. i have been prescribed bactrim for an infection. i have heard that bactrim can cause withdrawal while on methadone. i?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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