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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 Morphine prescription or non prescription?

Morphine is a prescription and controlled drug.which countries is Morphine available without prescription

Been using opiates for ten years how long will withdrawal last?

The really nasty stuff should be over in a week but the cravings, itches, and sweats can last much longer.

Does morphine and methadone show up the same in a drug test?

This is very unlikely since fentanyl is a synthetic opiate with a very different structure. Some drug tests for opiates may be able to detect fentanyl, so it could show up positive (it would probably say "morphine and other opiates" or something).

What is the average dose of methadone per day for severe pain?

It varies depending on what its being taken for, if its for chronic pain, the average daily dose is between 60 to 80mgs. If its being taken for opiate abuse, the dose can vary greatly, you are usually started at 10mgs and increased by ten mgs every three days until you feel the effects.

Does meth block your opiate withdrawl symptoms?

First off, it depends what meth you are talking about. METHADONE does block opiate withdrawal symptoms and is used to get people off of herion or other opiates. If you are talking about methamphetamine, than no. Methamphetamine will actually make opiate withdrawal worse at times, but it may make it easier to deal with them during the "high" of methamphetamine because of how powerful of a drug it is.

If you have a rx for methadone from a MD is this ok?

If I have a prescription from my doctor for methadone and take it very responsably,with the hope of a two year detox. I have to take a swab test. will this pick up the methadone that I have been on for over one year, without any othetrproplems

When you are a client at a Government owned methadone maintenance clinic do clients have the option the to appeal termination?

I wouldn't fight that battle. Just find another methadone clinic or get on suboxone. I went to a clinic for years before suboxone came along and can't even imagine having to go back to a clinic. Suboxone has made my life so much better and helps in so many ways. I didn't even know that the government owned clinics either or have never heard of it. Are you sure it is government owned. All clinics get government money but are not necessarily government owned. Sorry, if I wasn't much help.

Why is methadone used?

its used to get clean off of herion and other painkillers (such as perks and vicoden ect.)

Where are methadone clinics in Lexington Ky please advise?

BHG Lexington Treatment Center located on 340 Legion Drive in Lexingon, Kentucky is a methadone clinic. do they have email ?? I've called & called and I've left 4 messages. what. do they charge ? if I don't get in soon I will be so sick that I'll not be able to drive. thanks.

How long does methadone take to work if snorted?

The same as if you take it orally. First off, your making a HUGE mistake if you nasally ingest a methadone pill. It will burn the crap out of your nose and it will expand and clog your nose making your lose a lot of the medication. If you put a methadone pill in water you will see that it expands to almost double or triple its original size when it hits any moisture. But the most significant point (if those are not enough for you) is that it makes no difference at all. Methadone is not like other quick acting opiates. Methadone is a slow acting, long lasting medication. It does not absorb quickly into your bloodstream like other opiate pills. So basically, it is a complete waste of time and your nose's health.

Will methadone and hydrocodone show up the same on a drug test?

No, methadone will only show up as methadone because it requires its own specific test used to detect it. Hydrocodone will show up as an opiate on a drug test.

Is methadone a pain killer?

Methadone can be used to treat pain, but is VERY VERY dangerous, and can stop your breathing if you take too high of a dose. It is a very serious medication, much more dangerous than common recreational opiates/opioids such as Oxycodone, Hydrocodone(Vicadon), and you should be very careful if taking the medication. Its effects can last days too. But yes, it does kill pain. =]

Methadone can be an extremely effective pain killer when all other opiates have failed. however it does not produce the euphoria that other opiate pain killers do. Its long half life makes it extremely dangerous because addicts who are unfamiliar with the effects will use it for a buzz and continue to take more pills not realizing the power of the drug. This is why there are so many overdoses. Methadone also does not mix well with alcohol and anxiety meds like benzos. I have been taking methadone for 3 years for several herniated discs and it has really helped me live a little better but I am also closely monitored by a doctor and NEVER NEVER take more than directed. I did this once and wound up in the ER. Addicts tend to take much higher doses than pain patient's to have it work effectively. This drug is not for everyone and is very difficult to come off of when its time to do so.

Is mixing azithromycin and methadone harmful?

This is an extremely dangerous combination. Your serum methadone level can triple. There have been a number of overdoses of methadone maintanance prescribed azithromycin!

How long would one 40 mg pill of Fioricet stay in your system -I only took that one pill. I may be drug tested on Thurs at 2pm and I took the pill Tuesday at 5pm.?

I was drug tested for a job 4 days after taking a single fioricet. It showed up. As long as you have a prescription and it can be verified, you will be fine. I got a call from a 2nd lab and they verified the prescription. Job attained. how long does this drug stay in your system?

Does methadone and soma show up in the same category on a drug screen?

No, Methadone and Somas are in different categories.methadone shows up as methadone soma is like a barbituate or something

Does bu trans patches contain morphine?

BuTrans patches contain the active ingredient buprenorphine, which is a type of medicine called an opioid analgesic(painkiller). It is a strong painkiller related to morphine.

A friend of mine is on methadone but he's still taking some heroin couldn't that be dangerous for his physical health?

Yes it could. Methadone is a heroin blocker; maybe he should go up on his dosage. Im on 75mg and been clean 4 mths.WITH RESPECT,methadone is not a blocker but a morphine subsitute,i think the question is pretty stupid in the 1st place,any use of herion,regardless of how much is taken & how it is used is going to be bad for your physical health,for the guy whos on 75ml,keep it up man BUT methadone is a lot harder to come of than herion,i was origonaly on 110ml,reduced 10ml weekly & was fine till i got down to about 40ml,the last 5ml was the hardest,felt like i was withdrawing from 105ml!!still wasnt sleeping 2months later & the only time i had a proper sleep is if i took some kind of opiate,once you've reduced to around 30ml i would suggest asking your gp about "suboxone"i found this a great help &it also has naltrexone in it which is an opiate agravater,take any other opiate with it & it just knocks you into withdrawels,its never a good idea to mix different opiates,stay safe folks

What is the lowest dose of methadone to be on before I switch to soboxine?

Before switching to Soboxine the lowest dose of Methadone there is is 5mg. This is a natural herb for sleeping. The lowest dose would be a point two, recommend for at least a week before you switch.

Can methadone cause fluid retention?

Yes, edema or fluid retention is a side effect of methadone.

Is heroin stronger than morphine?

Yes,

Heroin - 5 times to death

Morphine - 10 times to death

Can morphine cause headaches?

Yes, it sure can. It depends on how your body reacts, but the most common reason for getting headaches related to morphine is due to withdrawl.

Can you mix phenibut with methadone?

They can be mixed in the aspect that neither are going to have some unwanted or unexpected reaction to each other. That being said if this is your first time doing it you should take a little lighter dose of methadone to start off because Pheni will definitely increase the methadones effects.

Is citalopram a methadone drug?

No. its an antidepressant similar to lexapro. No abuse possible and great for those who need antidepressants.