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hi my name is judy my husband Is taking methadone for extreme intractable pain. however he is allergic to penicillin and he has infection and dr keeps giving him penicillin saying he cant give him anything else because of methadone...is there a antibiotic he can take
Hello Dear. Methodone causes interaction with many antibiotics. However penicillin group of drugs can be safely taken. Your husband can be given amoxicillin. If your doctor feels that penicillin is the best choice you should go with it. Is there any side effect he is facing with it?
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Can Methadone Help Alleviate Extreme Pain?
Hello Dear. Methodone causes interaction with many antibiotics. However penicillin group of drugs can be safely taken. Your husband can be given amoxicillin. If your doctor feels that penicillin is the best choice you should go with it. Is there any side effect he is facing with it? Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you. All the best With warm regards Dr Sanjay Kini