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Methadone detox
Methadone is a synthetic opiate. Detoxification in this context can either refer to relieving withdrawal symptoms in individuals dependent on methadone or to correcting an overdose of the medication.
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What's the outcome of methadone detox?
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What steps should I take for methadone detox?
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How long should I stay on subs to help with methadone detox?
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What are the symptoms of methadone detox I should be looking for?
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Can you get a methadone detox while pregnant?
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A 41-year old female asked:
I can't say it all in ambridge150 words. Methadone patient for 7"yrs used for 7 yrs. Went to Suboxone to detox from methadone. My body dsnt want to rc?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Medical detox off methadone, morphine, lorazepam 2 get on Suboxone how do they keep you comfortable if benzos can't be used?
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A 26-year old female asked:
32 old male 3wk of ringing in the ear, now hearing voices, no history of mental health, no alcohol, healthy, only thing detox from methadone, irrigated, help?
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A 45-year old asked:
Today is day 1 of self detox from heroin i got my methadone and suboxune strips. What to expect?
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A 42-year old female asked:
I buy 50 mlg of methadone a day to stay clean from other drugs, how can I detox at home ?
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A 32-year old male asked:
How do you detox off high dose of methadone at home with stuff you can buy over-the-counter at stores?
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A 44-year old asked:
What do you advise if I'm in desperate need of a methadone clinic I was just released from detox this morning am already using?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I, m 34 yrs and going to be 35 soon am on 65mls methadone and want a 2nd child can I do a quick detox once im pregnant as don't want to wait to cut down?
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A male asked:
I just got out of a six day detox from opiods, the put me on a methadone taper . I ate 5mg of methadone at 6am. can I take 2mg of Suboxone now?
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A 43-year old asked:
What is the process of detoxing from methadone?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I am detoxing from methadone, from 75 mg down to 2.5 over 8 months and then i jumped off 5 days at 2.5 today is day 4 clean. Is the worst over?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Have Wpw syndrome (not currently being treated for) and detoxing from heavy methadone additiction (3+ years) Should i be concerned?
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A member asked:
Im currently detoxing off of 5 mg liquid methadone ( i was at 120 mg) this is the 3rd day and I am in immense pain.. Any help i was at 120 mg 3 months ago... Detoxed all the way down to 5 mg... Was on liquid methadone for 2+ years and an opiate addict for
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A 35-year old asked:
What is better for detoxing from heroin, methadone or suboxone, while 6 months pregnant?
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Which is better, Suboxone or methadone for detoxing from heroin, while 6 months pregnant?
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A 44-year old asked:
How to detox off of methodone without going through serious withdrawal.?
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A 24-year old male asked:
How do I get methadone?
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What does methadone do to you?
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A 39-year old asked:
How much methadone is too much for dosage?
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How can methadone work and what exactly is it ?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Why is my methadone wearing off for me soo fast?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can you tell me the benefits of taking methadone?
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What causes methadone levels to rise in your system?
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Methadone side effects?
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Does arithromycin affect methadone?
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