Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Methadone
October 03, 2008
Methadone, once used mainly in addiction treatment centers to
replace heroin, is today being prescribed to patients with severe
pain. But experts say methadone--though an excellent pain
medication--can be unforgiving and dangerous when used incorrectly.
That's why methadone is causing some legitimate patients who are
following doctor's orders to suffer serious side effects, including
death. In this article, a reporter talks to experts about
methadone, including how the drug works and how new pre...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Dr. Mark Borigini
,
Health Expert
......death of the son of Anna Nicole Smith was linked to methadone use, and because of other...
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By Karen Lee Richards
,
Health Expert
...again brought the topic of drug overdoses involving methadone to the forefront. There has been...
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By Karen Lee Richards
,
Health Expert
...sometimes fatal overdoses that have occurred when methadone is used to treat chronic pain, the...
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Health Guide
Lungs Breathing difficultySlow breathingShallow breathingBreathing stops Eyes, ears, nose, and throat Pinpoint pupils Skin Blue fingernails and lips ...
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... If an antidote can be given, recovery from an acute overdose begins immediately. However, since
methadone's effects can last for about a day, the patient is usually kept in the hospital...
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...Special considerations Drugs that can increase T3 measurements include clofibrate, estrogens,
methadone, and oral contraceptives. Drugs that can decrease T3 measurements include anabolic...
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...reduces physical symptoms. Another detox method is to use a slowly tapered (reduced overtime) dose of
methadone to reduce the intensity of withdrawal symptoms.
Methadone maintenance involves...
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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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