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Methadone

Developed in Germany in 1937, methadone is a narcotic pain reliever used as part of drug addiction detoxification. Due to its cheap cost and long duration of action, methadone is also very helpful in managing chronic pain.

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Should a methadone client take Benzodiazepines?

methadone when combined with benzodiazepines can cause a syndrome called QT-prolongation. this syndrome can cause fatal heart arrhythmias.

Does methadone show up as metamphedimine in a ua?

I'm not really sure what you mean here, but if you are asking if methadone will show up as methamphetamine then the answer is NO. Why would an opiate show up as amphetamine(speed)? Methadone is an opiate and will show up as an opiate on a UA. Some UA screenings dont even detect methadone or test for it, it all depends on the test itself.

Is methadone a synthetic herion?

Dilaudid is a semi-synthetic drug and both an opiate and a true narcotic, similar to heroin and other opiates. It is used in medicine as an alternative to morphine.

Dilaudid is eight times strong than morphine and four time stronger than heroin. It is a classified as Schedule II narcotic, meaning that it has extra potential for drug abuse and drug addiction.

Can you take Prednisone while your on methadone?

According to my drug reference book, yes, you can take them together. You can also ask your pharmacist if you would like to have this confirmed.

Methadone in drug test?

Methadone is a synthetic opioid, and does not show up on a normal 5 panel drug test (THC/COC/OPI/MET/AMP). It does NOT test as a regular opiate. The tester will tell you what drugs are being tested for. Have a letter ready from your doctor/clinician just in case they do test for Methadone, so they know it has been prescribed by a medical professional. Remember, if you are on Methadone and a company decides to NOT hire you because of it, this is in direct violation to the Americans with Disabilities act (unless you have taken it illegally).

Does methadone come up on a basic urine test?

I am not familiar with arc manor, but methadone will show up in a narcotic urine analysis. Generally, simple drug tests will show a positive or negative result for general catagories of drugs, in your case, opiates. Other catagories include THC, amphetamines, psychoactives, etc. Methadone does not show up as an opiate, it has its own catagory, now whether or not they test for it, I dont know....?

Can you take methadone while taking robaxin?

can you test postive for methadone while taking methocarbamol

Can you drive when taking methadone?

you can drive while on any dose of methadone, as long as it is a stable dose.

and do not have the "nod".

i was on 20mls and just recently up'd to 30mls.

On 20mls i felt great wide awake and lots of energy. Today on 30mls, i am nodding off and have a bad headache. so today i would not drive my car.

hope that helps.

What drug test WilL detect methadone?

yes it can. my boyfriend goes every week for a swab to detect if he has been taking methodone

How effective is morphine as a pain reliever?

Morphine doesn't actually get rid of pain; all natural and synthetic opiates only alter the brain's perception of pain so that it appears it's less or non-existent. But the pain still remains.

Over time, as your body becomes more tolerant to opiate therapy, it will become harder to maintain pain control with the same dosage. While it doesn't happen to many people, you can reach a point wher you're no longer getting any more pain relief, only increased side effects. It's not a fun situation to be in.

Does methadone cause facial sores?

Actually. IF you have a google around, it's a common thing after methylone. Happened to me.

What happens when you smoke marijuana laced with methadone?

Nothing really. Actually it's pretty pointless. You couldn't lace enough marijuana with methadone to really feel the effects of methadone anyway. You may get a slight opiate buzz, but other than that, nothing much. I mean u would need about 20mg's of methadone to really feel anything and if you put 20mg's of methadone in a joint or blunt of marijuana, you would basically be smoking methadone laced with marijuana LOL, thats how much methadone there would be. (20 mg's of methadone is alot of powder) And if it is dipped in liquid methadone, than it would be the same thing, there just wouldn't be enough methadone absorption to make a significant difference.

What are the effects of morphine and methadone used together?

You should consult you physician.

Yes. If you are on methadone as a maintenance pain medication, there are other pain meds you can take for breakthrough pain, or to boost the effects of the methadone. One that is commonly prescribed to take with methadone is meperidine (generic Demerol) and phenergan.

The Demerol is a narcotic pain med, and the phenergan potentiates (boosts) the effectivenes of the Demerol, as well as preventing the nausea that some people experience when taking Demerol.

There are other pain meds that can be taken with methadone, but your doctor can best advise you on them, depending on your medical condition.

Is methadone a benzodiazepine?

No, methadone is an opioid used frequently for heroin and other opioid/opiate addiction matence. Benzodiazapines are anti-anxiety drugs such as Xanax and Valium. They are chemically completely unrelated.

Can methadone cause difficulty urinating?

Yes! I had a horrible time swallowing food when I was on methadone. No matter how litttle food I swallowed wouldn't go down without drinking right behind it.

Does methadone show up on a standard drug test?

Yes it is an opiod (meaning opiate like substance). It acts like an opiate in the body and is simply a more controlled and safer substance than heroin or morphine. It is however still a drug and addictive at that

How do you turn liquid methadone into powder?

in some countries liquid methadone is all there is. liquid methadone is obtained by dissolving methadone wafers or methadone powder in a solution with alcohol, sugar, and an optional colorant.

Is morphine the same as percocet?

Both morphine and Percocet are used to treat moderate to severe levels of pain. The difference between them is that morphine acts on its own whereas Percocet is a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone.

Can you buy saliva drug testing kits at a local pharmacy?

you can get at www.medicaldisposables.us that accurate and inexpensive

Where at in Phila. Pa can I purchase somthing for a silva test by 11/12/08. zip code 19143.

What is the main drawback in methadone treatment for a heroin addict?

The main drawbacks for an addict, are that methadone withdraws are more severe and prolonged than coming off of 'street heroin'. Most addicts taking methadone are on it for a long time. Methadone is an addictive substance - the longer you are on it the more you need! Which is why the amount of addicts who actually achieve abstinence whilst using methadone is very low. Methadone dose not stop the obsessive behaviour or thoughts associated with addiction. Addicts usually end up with two addictions - to the methadone and to the heroin! In general, and at best, it can be described as a harm reduction measure. It is cheap to produce and controllable by the Authorities. Which is why it has been, and continues to be used.