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Methadone is prescribed for addiction to opiates and in some cases it is prescribed for pain management.
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∙ 12y agoUsally recovering Heroin addicts , it helps with withdraw .
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∙ 14y agowell because some people such as myself have true chronic pain which makes it hard to function on a daily basis, and methadone is better for your liver than most narcotic pain killers
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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)
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.
Can regular physicians prescribe methadone?
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.
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.
Can you mix methadone with morphine?
Methadone is one of the strongest and most potentially dangerous opioid medications. Both doctors and pharmacists must be licensed to prescribe and dispense it. l believe a decongestant can be used with it, but l suggest you call a pharmacist to confirm this.
Can you legally get methadone from two doctors?
no
What doctor in St. Louis mo will prescribe methadone for pain?
Yes.
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Can an optometrist prescribe medications in Missouri?
Optometrists are not medical doctors so they cannot prescribe medications. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors and can prescribe medications in all 50 states.
Can a psyd prescribe?
In the United States, PsyD psychologists are not typically licensed to prescribe medication. Only medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) with specific training and certification are permitted to prescribe medication.
Can you stop taking methadone and start taking vicodin?
You can, but only if your doctor will prescribe it for you.
Can doctors prescribe illegal treatments?
No
