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Methadone

As methadone use rises, so do risks

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... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Methadone
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

......its uniqueness, many people have questions about methadone. Sometimes a mere mention of this... Read more »

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Do Not Forget the Risks of Methadone in Pain Management
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

......death of the son of Anna Nicole Smith was linked to methadone use, and because of other... Read more »

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Avoiding Accidental Methadone Overdose
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...again brought the topic of drug overdoses involving methadone to the forefront. There has been... Read more »

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FDA Safety Alert – Preventing Methadone Overdose
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...sometimes fatal overdoses that have occurred when methadone is used to treat  chronic pain, the... Read more »

Health Guide

Methadone overdose
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Methadone overdose
Lungs Breathing difficultySlow breathingShallow breathingBreathing stops Eyes, ears, nose, and throat Pinpoint pupils Skin Blue fingernails and lips ... Read more »
Methadone overdose
... 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... Read more »
T3
...Special considerations Drugs that can increase T3 measurements include clofibrate, estrogens, methadone, and oral contraceptives. Drugs that can decrease T3 measurements include anabolic... Read more »
Opiate withdrawal
...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... Read more »

Medications

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...taking this medication in combination with liquid methadone, you may mix both drugs with... Read more »

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...taking this medication in combination with liquid methadone, you may mix both drugs with... Read more »

Related News

New methadone program effective for treating chronic pain
October 03, 2008

A study by Canadian researchers suggests that a combination of methadone and case management may provide relief for chronic pain patients. Through... Read summary »

Similar drug names increase med mix-ups
October 03, 2008

Researchers have found that errors from sound-alike, look-alike drug names are a problem that spans the entire health care industry. Medication... Read summary »

More emergency room visits due to prescription drug overdoses
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