Description
Opioids are a class of medications that includes methadone. It was developed by German physicians in World War II. In the US, physicians utilized it to treat patients who were in excruciating agony. These days, it could also be given to you as a part of a heroin or narcotic painkiller addiction treatment program.
Methadone is safer than some other drugs, but you should still be closely monitored by your doctor while taking it. Using it could result in misuse or addiction.
What Does Methadone Do?
Methadone relieves pain by altering the way your brain and nerve system react to it. It works more slowly than other potent analgesics, such as morphine. If you have excruciating pain as a result of an injury, surgery, or chronic illness, your doctor may recommend methadone.Moreover, it prevents the high caused by substances including heroin, codeine, hydrocodone, morphine, and oxycodone. It can provide a comparable experience and prevent cravings and withdrawal symptoms. This may be referred to as replacement therapy.It’s usually just one part of your treatment plan. It isn’t a cure for addiction.
If you need methadone for pain, your doctor will write a prescription for it. For an addiction, you’ll get it from a special treatment program. You can find programs through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association treatment locator (https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/) or by calling 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Methadone comes in tablet, powder, and liquid forms. You have to have a prescription to get it. Your providers will give you the dose that should work best for you. They also might change your dose during treatment. Tell your doctor how you feel when you use it. Don’t stop taking methadone without talking to them.
Follow the dosage instructions exactly. If your doctor prescribes tablets that are “dispersible,” dissolve all or part of the tablet in liquid (usually water or citrus-flavored drinks) and drink it all.
With short-term use, you may notice side effects like:
- Restlessness
- Upset stomach or vomiting
- Slow breathing
- Itchy skin
- Heavy sweating
- Constipation
- Sexual problems
- Weight gain
- Sleep changes
- Appetite changes
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Dry mouth
- Flushing
- Mood changes
- Vision problems
Some side effects are more serious. Call the doctor if you have:
- Trouble breathing
- Fainting or lightheadedness
- Hives or a rash
- Swollen lips, tongue, throat, or face
- Chest pain or a rapid heartbeat
- Hallucinations or confusion
- Seizures
- A hoarse voice
- Trouble swallowing
- Severe drowsiness
- Unusual menstrual periods
Keep methadone:
- In its original container
- Tightly sealed
- Out of children’s reach
- At room temperature, away from heat and moisture
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may take methadone. It can cross your placenta or go into your breast milk. Your doctor will keep this in mind when deciding on a treatment plan.
If you’re pregnant and have a heroin or pain pill addiction, it’s especially important to get treatment to keep yourself and your baby safe. Babies born to women who take methadone might go into withdrawal. But most of them have fewer health problems than infants whose mothers used heroin or other opioids.
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