How deadly is the pain killer Methadone?

How long does an individual need to be on methadone for pain pill addiction?

Methadone is for people who need help getting off heroin/opiates. For pain(methadone) pill addiction depends on the doctor. They also use methadone as a pain killer.

Does liquid methadone and PCP have any of the same ingredients?

No, methadone is an opiod analgesic (pain killer) and PCP is an halucingenic drug

Is Prednisone the same drug as methodone?

No, prednisone is a steriod. Methadone is a pain killer/ blocker.

What percentage of methadone users receive it for pain control?

Not many. I would say maybe 5% at my clinic. and we have 2,000 clients. Methadone is not a commonly prescribed pain killer. It is used for people to get off opiates far more often.

Is methadone used for cancer treatment?

Methadone is simply a narcotic anlegesic, or in other words it is a pain killer that is similar to morphine, oxycodone, codeine ect... It is a very effective pain killer because it has a very long half-life, meaning it stays active in the body for a long time. Morphine may ease pain for 4 to 6 hours where Methadone may be effective for 12 to 16 hours. It comes with it's attendant complications however, including narcosis, constipation, sleepiness and the danger of overdose and addiction. If you are experiencing pain don't be reluctant to tell your doctor. In this day and age there is no reason for you to be in pain. I

Liquid pain killers?

There are some liquid pain killer such as hydrocodone, as in Tylenol with codine, and vicodin comes in liquid form.and methadone is a liquid pain reliever. hope that helps. they all need presciptions from a doctor.

What works better for pain methadone or vicodin?

For pain, Vicodin, for drug addiction treatment, methadone

Can you take methadone while in the army?

Absolutly not! You may still be able to join AFTER successful detox, but realize that there is no going back after signing. The military is now giving waivers to former addicts to make its quotas but for your sake and the sake of your fellow soilders please try to go at least a year on your own before trying. Good luck with your recovery and congrats on considering such a noble career. I just want to add to this. It's not like Methadone is ONLY prescribed to addicts. I take Methadone and it's prescribed for my chronic back-pain. Methadone is prescribed as a pain killer, because it IS a pain killer, just like any other pain killer. They DO use methadone to get patients off of other drugs because it's not AS addictive as other opiates. Plus heroin users are prescribed methadone to get off of it. Pain killers get a lot of bad rep. but if you take them responsibly then they can be VERY helpful. I was on Oxycontin for a long time and switched to methadone because I lost my insurance and methadone is a lot cheaper so it's a nice alternative, plus I like it more because you don't have to take it as often. I will admit though it would be nice NOT to have to take something for pain everyday but that's what life dealt me so that's what I am stuck with. But for the people out there trying to do away with pain killers like what I take, to them I say "to bad it isn't YOU stuck with the pain I live with everyday". I guarantee anyone that lives with the type of pain I live with would think twice about wanting to get these pain killers outlawed.

A pain killer is a?

A pain killer is an 'analgesic'.

Can methadone treat alcoholism?

No, Methadone is used for opiate addiction and pain management.

Is methadone more helpful for joint pain then oxycodone?

It all depends. Everyone is different. I have heard people that have had success with both medications for pain. It is all up to the individual and their own preference. Methadone and Oxycodone are different types of opiate drugs. Methadone is a very long lasting opiate but will not have as intense of a euphoric effect, which helps many people who need to function while on a pain-killer. Oxycodone is a much shorter acting and intense opiate. You will feel a much more euphoric effect and "high" than from methadone, but you will need more of the medication (multiple doses in a day).

Can you take methadone and tramadol?

yes, it is the desired type pain medication for people on methadone.