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Methadone Side Effects
5 Frequently Asked Questions About Methadone
Within the pain medication family of opiates is methadone. However, even though methadone is an opioid, it is very unique and requires special attention. Because of its uniqueness, many people have questions about methadone. Sometimes a mere mention of this medication sends people into a wide-eyed trance. Let's clear up the confusion with some answers.
Isn't methadone used for drug addicts? Yes, methadone is used to treat drug addiction in what is called methadone maintenance clinics. In this...
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...should not be taken for more than2 days and should be discontinued when symptoms are relieved.Side effects include headache and stomach distress. The drug turns urine a red or orange color, which... Read more »
Medications
...taking this medication in combination with liquid methadone, you may mix both drugs with... Read more »
...taking this medication in combination with liquid methadone, you may mix both drugs with... Read more »
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