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I see these questions alot, but they just do not make any sense to me. If you are trying to get off an opiate, why would you take another opiate? The answer is NO. There is a reason why they give methadone at clinics to get off opiates and not hydrocodone and oxycodone. Oxycodone and hydrocodone half a much shorter half-life than methadone, therefore you need MORE of it to get similar effects. What makes methadone a great tool for opiate recovery is that it lasts so long and because the euphoric effects are much less than hydrocodone. Therefore you can take much less and manage it much more easily at a lower cost. If you take hydrocodone to lesson your methadone withdrawal, then you are only building a tolerance for hydrocodone that will cause withdrawal symptoms as well. Again, why would you take a drug for withdrawal symptoms that cause withdrawal itself? Methadone is the best choice for opiate detox. If you are experiencing withdrawal serious enough to make you think about taking another opiate you are either 1., not ready to detox, or 2., are not being decreased properly by your doctor or clinic manager. The normal decrease rate for methadone is 1-2mg a WEEK. Yes, it's slow, but very effective and will have little to no withdrawal symptoms. This is all from personal experience.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIf I were to replace my current Hydromorphone medication, how much methadone would I need?
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What help for coming off morphine?
You could try a drug program, but many people get help from programs that use the medicines methadone and buprenorphine which help with cravings and withdrawl symptoms.
How does an herion addict feel about quitting the habit?
They may want to if they recognize the effects of their use. Some don't or in denial. Many that want to quit are unable to because to the extremely intense cravings and withdrawl symptoms (without help from a methadone or other program).
I am going through withdrawl from Lorasepam how do I get help in Canada when the doctors don't seem to care?
A visit to the ER may be necessary since some of the withdrawl symptoms may require medical attention.
Will codine help methadone withdrawl?
codiene is an opiate . if your coming off oxycodone or hydrocodone it might take the edge off but your still going to have a bad spell. tip get some immodium ad. you will need it.
Can you use herion to help withdrawals on suboxone?
This seems counter productive as Suboxone is used to help withdrawl from Heroin. lf you are experiencing withdrawl while using Suboxone, or when tapering down from Suboxone, talk to your doctor. lf you have been using Suboxone without a doctor's prescription, and are now without it, talk to a doctor, a pharmacist or an addiction clinic. Heroin would be your worst option to help with withdrawl. At home help for withdrawl symptoms: imodium, ASA or ibuprofen or naproxin, something to help you sleep such as Benadryl or Gravol or better yet, a prescription sedative from your doctor. Note - do not use Nyquil to help you sleep.
where can i get help to detox from methadone at the shelby county methadone clinic?
The Shelby County Treament Center can help you with methadone detox. www.shelbycountytreatmentcenter.com
What does it mean to 'cold turkey'?
"Cold Turkey" is a term used to express the action of quiting an addiction or habit all at once. No medication is used to help negate withdrawl symptoms.
Will benzodiazapines cure an opiate withdrawl?
It will help ease the pain and anxiety. Valium or Klonopin are two medicines that will make you feel drowsy and help you sleep. Helps dramatically with the restless symptoms, and takes away the anxious feelings.
Does methadone help with withdraw symptoms from opiates?
Yes methadone will greatly reduce withdrawal symptoms. However methadone is an opiate. So going off of it will also cause withdrawal symptoms. The advantage of methadone is that it is long lasting, lacks the same initial rush of heroin. This makes addictions more manageable. It also reduces the risk of overdose.
How can i treat withdrawal symptoms from tramadol?
Tramadol withdrawl can be helped by taking smaller doses until you can stop. Tapering is your best bet. If you are addicted to it then you can take other opiates to stop the withdrawl, but you will have to go through it eventually. It depends how long you have been on the Tramadol. The withdrawl will subside after 4 days and you will be ok in a week or so. Depends on how long and how much you have been on. Tramadol withdrawl causes a nasty depression and leg pains. You can get through it if you stay busy. You will need to workout and walk. Listen to soft music and uplifting or self help CDs. It might sound corny, but when you are in the darkest part of Tramadol withdrawl you will see how it helps. I do not suggest you take anything other than maybe a mild xanax to help you sleep for 1-3 nights. No ambien and no caffiene. Lots of water and takes some amino acids and a multiple. Find out what causes you to take the Tramadol. What is your trigger? A different opiate will stop your withdrawl, but you will need at least a weeks worth and dont forget, you run the risk of getting hooked on that too.
Can i take subutecs to ease methadone withdrawal?
Only a doctor or registed personal at the methadone clinic can tell you what will help with methadone withdrawel
Can alcohol help get opiates out of your system?
Alcohol cannot accelerate the disassociation of the methadone from the receptors in your brain (which is the withdrawal. If you take methadone with Alcohol it can lead to the "feeling of withdrawal, but what you are feeling is symptoms of overdose, which feel similar. Both can depress the respiratory system and that is why it is so dangerous to take together, as is benzos and methadone. It can kill you.
