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I believe a regular doctor can prescribe methadone for pain only,not for recovering addicts,for that its a methadone clinic,or some rehab programs.
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∙ 14y agoyes it is legal as long as it is for its prescribed purpose
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Can medical doctors prescribe methadone?
In the U.S. doctors can prescribe methadone for pain management but not for MSW (addicts)
Will a doctor prescribe methadone if marijuana is in the system?
A doctor doesn't prescribe Methadone for Marijuana use. Normally if you are taking Methadone you will have some kind of drug support worker, and will be asked do a random drug test.
Do doctors give people methadone that are addicted to tylox or Oxycontin?
Methadone is used to treat people who are addicted to opiates such as oxycontin. Many people enter treatment facilities and take methadone to help themselves to get off the opiates and eventually detox from the methadone.
What doctor in St. Louis mo will prescribe methadone for pain?
Yes.
Where can you get help for your addiction to Methadone?
Methadone can be used for two purposes - pain control and addiction control for chronic opioid addicts. For pain control, it can be prescribed by most physicians, but some physicians will not prescribe it because of the connotations it carries along with it. For addiction treatment, only certified addiction specialists can prescribe it. Other physicians can get certified by undergoing training for addiction treatment.
Can you stop taking methadone and start taking vicodin?
You can, but only if your doctor will prescribe it for you.
What can i take for nausea and vomiting While taking methadone?
Taking less methadone would help. Talk to the doctor who prescribed you the methadone. He/she will be able to prescribe an anti-emetic such as Phenergan or change the methadone to another medication (if you are using it for pain).
Is prescribe a noun or what?
No the word prescribe is not a noun. It is a regular verb.
Do methadone clinics mix methadone with placebo?
No, they may mix in dye to distinguish where it was dispensed or something for the flavor, but they don't tell you they gave you x amount but really give you less.
Where do you find federal regulations for prescribing of methadone?
each state has different regulations for how a methadone clinic or pain treatment center can prescribe methadone. the regulations are more about how many take home doses a person can get(after certain amnt of time, multiple supervised drug tests,etc.) than how the physician can prescribe it. outside of a methadone clinic/ pain center- any dr can legally prescribe methadone- most just are scared to because it is a potent opiate that has the longest half-life(stays in body) of any oral opiate. This can be deadly if too much is given to a person with no tolderance
Do physicians prescribe steriods for migraines?
Yes, steroids are sometimes prescribed for Migraine attacks.
Can regular doctors prescribe Xanax?
Yes. Regular doctor can prescribe the above drug in most of the countries.
