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From what I have read online about methadone it specifically says to tell your doctor about any curvature of the spine before taking methadone. Is that because it is dangerous for patients?
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Severe scoliosis can compromise the lungs, and an overdose of methadone can depress respiration. Taken together, there may be a greater risk of adverse affects, so the prescriber should be aware.
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