2007-04-25 16:40:50 · 3 answers · asked by vicki2220002003 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The only thing I know about methadone is it is very dangerous if taken with Oxycontin, or similar drugs. My husband was trying to get off oxys , having been on them for over 7 years for chronic severe head pain, and he was prescribed methadone. They confused him, and made him nauseous. He took one dose, with other pills he was on, then took another dose too soon (confusion over am and pm made him think it was time for the night dose). He vomited while He was in a deep drug-induced sleep and aspirated into his right lung. He spent 33 days in ICU with oxygen levels to all of his organs very low. The first 2 weeks he was put into a drug induced coma and paralyzed state, and was tubed for 3 weeks before having to have a tracheostomy so he could get the right amount of oxygen flowing. He was lucky that he did not have to go on dialysis, although it was a very, very close call on that.
Just be careful and please use a Dr to assist you getting off of the methadone. My husband was able to get off of it, but at an extremely high cost. He still has some problems and all this happened in Dec 06 and Jan 07.
2007-04-25 16:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by Chipilona 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, can't be done. Methadone merely satisfies the body's craving for other narcotics, but allows one to function normally.
Sometimes it is used to enhance the effect of other drugs.
2007-04-25 17:36:24 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
methadones dont do anything to you. if you ever were addicted to it, it must have been all in your mind and you were intentionally trying to abuse it. methadones are a prescription that only works on you if you need it. if you need help getting off of it, just remember, its really all in your mind. you dont need it. your strong.
2007-04-25 16:51:15 · answer #3 · answered by gina_d 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋