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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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Is there a methadone clinic in Savannah tn?

Yes there is a methadone clinic in savannah, tn. That is my home town and there clinic is located on their main strip.

Does morphine sulphate and oxycodone work the same?

They are probably both as addictive, morphine I think is stronger, depending on the mg, though. They both are strong medicines for moderate-severe pain. Small doses of Oxycodone are usually combined with acetaminophen (generic for Tylenol), which is usually prescribed for mild-moderate conditions such as mild broken limbs, back pain, sciatica, after getting teeth pulled, etc. Whereas, morphine is normally prescribed after major surgeries, cancer, etc... more severe conditions, as well as high doses of oxycodone. So yeah, it pretty much works the same depending on the doses. I strongly suggest not to take morphine unless directed by your doctor in case of accidental overdose, or oxycodone for that matter but if you were to take anything, do not take more then 5 or 10 mgs if you've never taken it before.

Why is methadone not always successful?

because not all drugs work for all people. also, adequate dose is necessary for effectiveness.

What is methadone toxicity?

Methadone toxicity is when the level of methadone in your body exceeds the level that is determined safe for your body type. Methadone has an unusually long half life (meaning is stays in your system longer than most drugs), therefore in the event of an overdose it is recommended that the patient be monitored for atleast 48 hours. The biggest risks of methadone include the depression of respiratory function (slowing down your breathing), apnea (stop breathing for intervals of time), respiratory failure, and hypotension (a bottoming out of your blood pressure). Other side effects include: rash, constipation, appitite supression, drowsiness, urinary disturbances, and decreased sexual preformace drive and ability, to name a few. Naloxone, which is an opiate antagonist, can reverse the effects of methadone overdoses in patients when given in a medical setting.

Is Demerol stronger than morphine?

No, morphine has a higher potency then demerol, which is also known as meperidine.

Is putting liquid methadone under your tongue effective?

lol no i assume u go to the clinic and swim use to go and they make u swallow in front of them and wash it down with water so good luck with that anyways bud.

What category are morphine tablets?

Morphine is an Opiad if that is what you mean. That means that it is derived for opium which comes from poppies. Similar to heroin.

Can you take methadone to Gran Canaria?

if its in liquid form, it must be in a clearly labeled and sealed container containing no more than 8 oz. carry on, your name must be on it, and you need a written prescription to carry with you with the prescribing doctors contact information, you may want to call the consulate of whereever youre travelling to to make sure its legal to bring in, and in many cases whether stipulated or not, you should declare it on a cusoms form so you can justify your possesion of it whereever you go, and to avoid any misunderstandings as to the legality in that countrys customs.

Is morphine a stimulant or a depressant?

Morphine is of the opioid family, which are all depressants/downers. :)

I take 15-20 milligrams of methadone a day can you miscarry from taking methadone while pregnant?

I took 150 mg through mypregnancy and now have a healthy 3year old, I know you can miscarrie from detoxing but you will probably be ok either way since it's such a small dose. Id quit if I could, or just stay at the same dose but dont go up because it will make it harder for the baby to detox when you have it.

Morphine what is a close related drug?

Heroin, oxycontin, and percodan produce effects very similar to morphine. Other opiate painkillers such as percocet and vicodin will produce comparable effects, however they are less intense.

How sick do you get when detoxing from methadone?

horrible worst detox in world i detoxed off everthing nothing is like methadone and it last 4 to 6 weeks uually it only takes day with opiates wish you luck whomever you are

Can you take methadone 10mg pill as needed or do you have to take it everyday?

When you first start taking it id start off with one or two depending on your reasons. If your trying to stay off herion and using it as awithdrael method them take one wait about an hour if you still feel like crap take another and wait another hour and so on and so forth. Don't take 5 or 6 at once if you never took them even if you have a high tolerance. I'm not a Dr, just a recovering adfict and have allot if experience. Hope I was help.

Do methadone clinics test urine to check if male or female?

No they do not. they do however, check for levels of methadone and levels of metabolites to prove the methadone was injested. so if you pour methadone in a drink that looks like urine, no metabolites and too much methadone would look suspicious. I assume this is why you asked.

What are the interactions for clonodine and methadone?

its ok to take colonadine and methadone , but you dont want to take too much of it, if you start to have trouble breathing you should go to the emergency room. they both can lower your heart rate.

Why does it look like ink is in your liquid methadone?

I don't know what methadone your taking but Methadone usually comes in clear or a pinkish, purple color. At some clinics, they mix juice in with the clear methadone. If you are taking a colored methadone, it is likely either juice from the clinic, or a sugar mixture for flavoring because methadone is very bad tasting. Methadone will taste bad even with strong juice mixed in.