Due to the serious and sometimes fatal overdoses that have occurred when methadone is used to treat chronic pain, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has issued a report warning of the possible risks. If you are currently taking methadone or considering taking it in the future, please be sure to read this alert carefully. It would also be a good idea to either bookmark it or print it out so you can refer to it as needed.
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