hey i tack meathadone reagler for cronic pain,,i ask my doc all the time about long turm problems he dont say much,,i dont no what do do ,im scard it will soon give a heart attack or something any one elc tacking it for a long time,,please no *** hole answer me
2006-07-06 06:40:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I got this info from a Methadone fact sheet (see Web site link below): "Research and clinical studies suggest that long-term MMT is medically safe (COMPA, 1997). When methadone is taken under medical supervision, long-term maintenance causes no adverse effects to the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, bones, blood, brain, or other vital body organs. Methadone produces no serious side effects, although some patients experience minor symptoms such as constipation, water retention, drowsiness, skin rash, excessive sweating, and changes in libido. Once methadone dosage is adjusted and stabilized or tolerance increases, these symptoms usually subside."
2006-07-06 06:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Methadone is a safe drug to take long term. It is also an excellent pain killer. Methadone has been around a very long time and we've had unlimited opprtunities to study its effects and observe patients for long term problems. It's a very safe drug if you take it as directed. There are worse things like smoking cigarettes.
One other thing, the addiction you develop is not the same as a drug addict's. Yours is a controlled addiction monitored by your doc; a drug addict takes immensely higher doses for euphoria. Your body is supposed to get addicted, that's completely normal, you should expect it and accept it as a part of your new pain-free life. Most people don't understand this. You are not going to be a junkie on the corner begging for money. It is completely unnecessary for you to wean off methadone because people tell you to. Listen to your doc and make intelligent decisions. Narcotics such as methadone are completely misunderstood because most docs are biased and inexperienced. You can take methadone forever, but listen to your doc...DrP
2006-07-06 14:07:05 · answer #2 · answered by purple 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i"ve been on methedone now for 3 years and i'm on a high dose. I'm on it because i got addicted to pain killers for cronic pain. I work , I take care of my grandchildren and I'm very active in gardening. What i'm saying is I feel fine. It has not affected my health at all. As a matter of fact i'm affraid to go off of it. I'm a better healther person with it. I dont know how old you are but i'm over 40.
2006-07-06 13:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by beentheredonethat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I AM NOT A DOCTOR but i was giving methadone for pain and became addicted to it. along with every other pain pill. addiction ruined my life for a long time. but everyone does not become dependent on medication like i did. but if it was me it would talk to your doc about changing your meds. to something none narcotic if you can
2006-07-06 14:39:54 · answer #4 · answered by roger b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the long term is you become addicted to it you need to reduce the amount you take each week with help. don't stop altogether as you will get drug withdrawal which is another kettle of fish, you just need to reduce. the person that i know has been taking it on and off for nine years
2006-07-06 13:50:23 · answer #5 · answered by kim a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the webpage for more details on Methadone.
2006-07-06 14:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋