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Methadone
Methadone is a synthetic opiate used for pain control and in the rehabilitation of opiate addicts. Methadone used in rehabilitation relieves craving, suppresses withdrawal symptoms, and blocks the euphoric effects associated with opiates such as heroin.
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A 24-year old asked:
Is methadone addicting?
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Does methadone rot your teeth?
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A 37-year old asked:
How can I get off methadone quick?
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Is it safe to drive while on methadone?
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A 30-year old female asked:
#why does methadone make u gain weight?
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A 39-year old asked:
How much methadone is too much for dosage?
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What can methadone do to your personality?
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A 46-year old female asked:
Is it okay to cut or crush methadone pill?
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A 48-year old asked:
How long does methadone last in your system?
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A 34-year old asked:
Would methadone help those with oxy addiction?
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A 41-year old asked:
Will the baby be affected if I take methadone?
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A 39-year old asked:
How can methadone work and what exactly is it ?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Why is my methadone wearing off for me soo fast?
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A 32-year old female asked about a 60-year old male:
Why is my methadone wearing off for me soo fast?
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A 57-year old male asked:
Average time takes for Methadone to take effect?
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A 33-year old asked:
If i'm on methadone, should i feel stiff and achy?
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A 35-year old asked:
How is pain treated while you are taking methadone?
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A 31-year old asked:
Anyone know what is a safe dosage to take of methadone?
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A 40-year old female asked:
What medications do not have bad reactions to methadone?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can i overdose from my methadone dosage going up 20 mgs?
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A 34-year old asked:
Does taking methadone decrease a man's ability to have kids?
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A 48-year old female asked:
what is the maximum strength of methadone a person can take?
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A 44-year old asked:
What happens when youre on methadone maintainence and use meth?
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A 40-year old female asked:
How do I get take home methadone perscribed when I actively smoke majuana ?
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A 34-year old asked:
What can I do if my boyfriend is on methadone is he going to stay this way forever?
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A 50-year old female asked:
With all the medicines I take; is it okay to be taking the methadone 135 mg. I I?
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A 56-year old female asked:
Doc cut methadone from 20 to10mg. Not able to stay @ 10mg. Can doc commit me for this?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Will I get pain releif from perc 10mg if i have been taking methadone 90mg for 4 months now?
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A 56-year old asked:
What is the equivalent amt of morphime one would need to take day if they r switching from 120Mg methadone daily?
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A 49-year old female asked:
Was discharged from Dr.I am dosing at 150 mg methadone daily.Was giving a script of 1 10mg 4 times daily.How bad is this ?
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