Methadone

[Guest guest]

I was reading the post about Methadone, which I have taken, I

discussed this again with my pain management Dr. because I had to go

thru some withdrawl associated with having my pump put in. He did

not recommend it, said it is too hard to regulate, and seems to have

a oversedation problem after being on it for a while. When I took it

I had lost a pain management Dr. ( due to his arrest) I was sent to

this Dr. who swore I only had muscle pain and her desire was to take

me off ALL pain meds, this drug did not help the pain and I felt

soooo very bad on it, I would not suggest it. It is a controlled

substance and it is used for those with addiction to opiates as a

way to wean them down, has anyone ever heard of a methadone clinic,

it is used mainly for heroin and other opiate abusers to keep them

from going cold turkey. I am not saying this drug does not have a

legimate medical use and it has helped many people, alot of Drs.

that are ANTI narcotics will RX this, I am glad the person you meet

has recieved relief from it.

Atwell LPN

[Guest guest]

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as always, everyone is different and I have gotten a great deal of pain

relief from methadone and I have had no problem with an oversedation

effect. It does take several days to get out of your system if you go

off of it, but so do a number of other medications that are not

narcotics, like coumadin (a bloodthinner). Yes, it is a controlled

substance, but so is morphine, dilaudid and fentanyl, all of which are

used by many to combat their CP pain. I was put on it because I am

allergic to morphine. My doctors have had no problem regulating my

dosages and I am usually pretty stable in my dosages. Yes, the

medication is used to take addicts off of heroin, but it shouldn't be

shunned as a legitamate medication for pain relief just because of that.

I'm sorry it didn't work for you, but that doesn't mean it won't work

for others.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

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Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed

physician or health care professional.

[Guest guest]

My post in regard to Methadone was an informational. I had read in

some of the previous posts a question regarding this drug.

Information is key in ones quest for the truth, in what is being

prescribed for them. I felt it was necessary for people to realize

that it is a controlled substance, and that it DOES HAVE LEGIMATE

MEDICAL PURPOSES. I think you have let emotion over ride the

information that I provided.

Atwell LPN