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Is Taking Methadone For Pain Relief Safe When On Opiates

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Dr.  Ashok Kumar MD

I am getting methadone from a methadone Dr, I also get pain meds ( Dilauded & hydromorph-contin ... methadone Dr said if I need pain meds to see my family Dr. I went to pick up my meds... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ashok Kumar ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Chintan Solanki MD

hello, I am a 32yo female. I started methadone for chronic pain . I have had 2 surgeries, first a ... leg and my neck. my family Dr knows I was going to try methadone, and my methadone Dr said... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chintan Solanki ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. T Chandrakant MD

I am having a large abdominal surgery tomorrow. I have been on methadone 120mg for years. What is going to help my post-op pain besides staying on my methadone? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. T Chandrakant ( General Surgeon)
Dr.    Alexander H. Sheppe MD

Benn on MS COntin by pain specialist. Began drinking and went to 5 day detox. They gave me 20mg methadone fri, 15, sat, 10 sun, 5, Monday. Have to give urine to pain doc tomorrow morning. will... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Matt Wachsman MD

would not fill. she in in a lot of pain starting 4+ hrs after methadone tablet. Can I give her methadone ...Brought my wife home hospital friday pm after knee replacement . she has methadone... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Matt Wachsman ( Addiction Medicine Specialist)

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Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

I m taking 10 mg of methadone 3 x a day for severe back pain. Am am also taking hydromorphone 8 mg ... methadone I m scared of how much pain mess I m taking. But I m also in... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

I am getting methadone from a methadone Dr, I also get pain meds ( Dilauded & hydromorph-contin ... methadone Dr said if I need pain meds to see my family Dr. I went to pick up my meds... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Akhtarhusian GHAUSI MD

my wife recently switched from methadone to suboxone for treatment of chronic pain, however the suboxone is not providing the pain relief she requires. How long would it take to switch back to... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian GHAUSI ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Suman Kumar MD

ready for surgery yet. Now my question...my pain management doctor has been pushing Methadone on me fo....r months now! Should I try the Methadone before I get an opinion on the pain pump! I am... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suman Kumar ( Allergist and Immunologist)
Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha MD

I am considering stopping methadone I have COPD AND TAKE 20 MILLIGRAMS of methadone a day. Does the methadone interfere with my breathing? I have spinal stenosis and osteoporosis and obviously chronic... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( Internal Medicine Specialist)