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Medications›Methadone

Methadone

Methadone is a synthetic opiate used for pain control and in the rehabilitation of opiate addicts. Methadone used in rehabilitation relieves craving, suppresses withdrawal symptoms, and blocks the euphoric effects associated with opiates such as heroin.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollardreviewed this

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 23 years experience

BrandsMethadose, Dolophine, Physeptone

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Slow heart rate

Slow or irregular breathing

Low blood pressure

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