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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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Could a person die from taking methadone with various heart meds?

Not damage, but it, like other opiates, can cause irregular heartbeat, specifically elongated QT interval, which can cause sudden death. Risk is increased when combined with alcohol and SSRI antidepressants. The risk is low for moderate dosage used for pain relief, is greater for high dosage used for drug dependence.

Why does combination of methadone and Xanax kill?

because both drugs are CNS (central nervous system) depressants so in combination they inhibit the ability of your brain to properly communicate with your heart and lungs, so your heart and lungs just eventually quit functioning. Don't mix them.

What is LSD MIX with methadone?

LSD is a hallucinogen with no effects on the respritory system and there is no risk for resperitory depression. Combining LSD with methadone or other opiates is a relatively safe combination with little if no adverse effects

Can you take Advil with methadone?

ibuprofen and methadone are in 2 diffrent classes of drugs while the percocet and methadone are both opiates methadone is an opiate blocker in itself so it will highly effect the the strength of the percocet........ ive been on methadone and had to find the same question out 4 myself....

i am not a doctor nor have i had any medical experience answer is strictly based on personal knowledge and experience.....

Is Methadone normally tested for in a drug test?

Any test for opiates will show positive for methadone, which is an opiate. Any drug test worth administering tests for opiates. Therefore...

*************Dead wrong! Unless they test specifically for methadone, it will not show up. Methadone is a narcotic agonist, a different type of drug, while still being an opioid.

NEW RESPONSE I ANSWERED THIS ON THE 29th OF OCTOBER 2009.

I'm not sure who the bone head was that typed in the first response but they are 100% WRONG. The second answer is correct, (I actually should have typed the first answer, since I cannot consider that first response an answer LOL anyhow that is neither here nor there) back to your question....

If the tester is testing specifically for methadone then it will show up yes but you have to be testing for it. Every other drug will show up under its category as opium which would be Oxycontin/percocet, cocaine, benzoids which is things like lorazapam, they are Valiums (downers) there is also a slot for morphine. If you take anything that has codeine in it such as Tylenol #1,2,3 or 4 you will get a positive result for morphine. The reason for this is that your body cannot digest/process straight codeine so it turns itself into morphine first then it is able to digest it. This was news to me as well when my doctor told me, I had no idea!!

Anyhow none of the regular drug slots will show methadone, it has to be specifically tested for. I hope this helps you out. Good luck with your test if you have to take one......

Will oxycodone and morphine show up the same in a urine test?

Honestly, Yes & NO

Oxycodone usually does not come up positive for morphine on a drug test because they have different chemical structures...They are almost identical, so it really depends on the amount that was ingested...A faint line may appear for morphine meaning that the urine is skeptical, but nowdays urine is being sent to labs to confirm a specific drug or drug metabolite...Example : Oxycodone metabolizes in the body as Oxymorphone,, meaning if a GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) test is called upon, science can detect if a person has used oxycodone...But nowadays they have a sepcific dipstick/cup test for oxycodone , so i wouldn't suggest to continue using oxycodone if you are not prescribed, especially if you have legal problems where you are being drug tested.

This is a very, very accurate answer, hope i helped you solve your issue

Can you take morphine with nortriptyline?

Zoloft and morphine can cause a low to moderate drug interaction.

Central nervous system and respiratory depressant effects are possible with this combination, which could cause problems with respiration and better be avoided.

However, numerous reports have been made available online by people who have taken both drugs together, on a regular basis, without negative interactions or side effects. Heroin has been proven to be relatively safe when combined with Zoloft.

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How long before you can take methadone after suboxone?

From experience I have taken both together. But I am no doctor so you might want to check that out before trying. But methadone blocks the full effects of Oxycontin so it's not fun to take together. If you are trying to get off oxy with the methadone I would say wait about 5 or 6 hours. again i am no doctor so ask one before doing this.

What painkillers contain morphine?

Some cough medicines do have codiene in them. Codeine is an opiate used for its analgesic, antitussive, and antidiarrheal properties. opiate describes any of the narcotic opioid alkaloids found as natural products in the opium poppy plant, as well as many semisynthetic chemical derivatives of such alkaloids. Morphine is an opiate.

What can you take to help withdraw pain of methadone?

Lots of hot water it helps with muscle spasms also lots of liquids stay hydrated Gatorade works good also try Tylenol for the pain any kind of sleeping pills or alcohol makes withdrawls worse also lots of tums .If you make it 7 days your over the worst of it GOOD LUCK !! Also prayer helps alot.

How do you take methadone?

Methadone comes in liquid (usually reddish or clear), pills, white wafers which come in 40 mgs and can be broken down into 4 10 mg parts (just like a large white pill), and also in orangish wafers that are like the white ones except they disolve very quickly in water to "enter the system" faster. The liquid is usually concentrated and when dispensed is mixed with water before given to the patient . Although you would get more out of injecting the concentrated methadone and almost nothing out of the mixed most people in my experience dont inject it (usually if they are going to inject something its going to be heroin over methadone) because of the way methadone is given, meaning that usually the liquid is only given to addicts/former addicts for opioid management and the pills to pain patients, the liquid is always mixed with water before its given out and if somone does have the concentrated stuff it was either stolen or bought on the "street"

Does tramadol increase methadone?

Tramadol can help a little bit with the withdrawal off any kind of pain medication it is the generic form of ultram and in some detox clinics they use that and an anxiety medication to get you through the first week or so. It will take some of the edge off but it will not take it away completely. It would help if you can could get an anxiety medication and take the tramadol with the anxiety medication and detox yourself (it is safer to go to a detox facility because you will be monitored and have trained professionals treating you, so i don't recommend it). Just because tramadol can cause seizures also because your system is used to a much stronger pain medication that the general thinking sometimes as an get a but is to try and reach a high and just keeping taking more and more pill, you will not get high or, so don't risk it.

Is it safe to take adderall and methadone together?

I hope this will help...Interactions between your selected drugs

There were no interactions found in our database between methadone and Ritalin-SR

However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Methadone is in the drug class narcotic analgesics.

Methadone is used to treat the following conditions: Opiate Withdrawal, Pain.

Ritalin-SR is a member of the drug class CNS stimulants.

Ritalin-SR is used to treat the following conditions: ADHD, Narcolepsy.

Can morphine be snorted?

Very smoothe, very nice and easy pill to contain. Very nice buzz, almost feels like you're dying but in the best way possible. Warm, content, and feels like the most amazing experience that could happen in life. Know your tolerance though, dont overdose and die

What is the average dose of morphine sulfate?

The average dose of morphine depends upon several factors. Is it IV or oral. Even orally, there are several forms of morphine (immediate or extended release, liquid or tablet, etc...)

Generally though:

IV: 1 to 2mg every 4-6 hours

Orally: tablets 5 to 10mg every 6-8 hours

You are allergic to morphine what else can you take that will be compariable to it?

morphine is the benchmark opiate,all other opioids are measured strentgh wise in comparison with morphine. depending on which condition is being treated,various alternatives are out there. methadone is comparible in strength ad action,aswell as other opioids such as hydrocodone,codeine.[although these are weaker]. morphine is in a league above most other opioids,a few such as hydromorphone,diacetalmorphine[heroin] are stronger again than morphine. but most of the time morphine is such an effective drug little calll for the stronger formulations exist apart from palltive nursing.

Can you use suboxone for 5 days just to get through the withdrawals of hydrocodone?

dude you seriously do not need to take hydro if you've been off subs for 5 days.

congrats for making it this far.

if you must you can take it whenever you want.

i agree with the above statement....if you have been off the subs for 5 days you dont need anything......just hang in there and good luck on your road to recovery

Is methadone stronger than benzo?

I have found that the pill is stronger than the liquid, I am on 110mg of liquid, before i was on pills, the pills are much stronger... Ebp &hag

If you're in pain and take Methadone will you not feel the euphoria from it?

Endorphins stops when on your methadone because of the blood flow and chemicals. This is in the body.
These drugs are made by chemists in labs, and include methadone, Endorphins can boost your mood too, and affect how you respond to situations of stress.

Can you take 5 mg oxycodone for breakthrough pain while taking methadone?

Methadone is a similar opiate derivative like Oxy, but not as strong (at least from my viewpoint).

Neither drug is a Chronic Pain drug - both Oxycodone and Methadone are Acute Pain meds, and only last 6 hours. Chronic pain meds are OxyContin and Duragesic. OxyContin lasts 12 hours, Duragesic up to 72 hours. Those are used for primary, and the other 2 for breakthrough pain.

For example, I use 1 100mcg Duragesic patch every 48 hours, and use Percocet 10/325's for breakthrough (about 150/120 per month).

If you're only using acute meds and have chronic pain, then you need to start using a Pain Diary to track your pain so you can show your doctor that you need a chronic med. If your doctor isn't listening, time to find another one.

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I would talk to my doctor and let him no that you are having break through pain. Most pain clinic is prescribe another pain medication with methadone for break through pain. I would not stop taking methadone with out first talking to my doctor.