methadone side effects, toxicity & nausea - please respond

HEY I JUST READ UR POST, AND CANT AGREE MORE, IM ON 95mg DAILY AND WHEN I WAKE UP I FEEL SICK, SOMETIMES ITS NOT JUST WHEN I WAKE UP ITS FEELING NAUSEA SOMETIMES OFF AND ON THREW OUT THE DAY, I FEEL LIKE THERE'S SOMETHING NEW WRONG WITH ME EVERYDAY SINCE IVE BEEN ON THIS GARBAGE.YES IT DID HELP ME GET OFF THE OPIOIDES BUT STILL I HATE FEELING SICK AND NOT KNOW WHATS WRONG OR HOW TO HELP IT... BTW IVE BEEN ON 95MG STEADILY FOR ALOMST 7 MONTHS SO ITS NOT THAT I'M ON TO MUCH OR ANYTHING...BUT THE PHARMACIST AT OUR METHADONE CLINIC WAS CAUGHT SELLING HIS OWN NARCOTICIS. AND NOW EVERYONE THINKS HES MESSING WITH OUR DRINKS...LIKE CUTTING THEM TO MAKE MORE MONEY IF THAT'S POSSABLE????...BUT YA UR NOT ALONE AND I HOPE U FIND WHATS WRONG WITH U AND U FEEL BETTER SOON :) TAKE CARE SORRY BOUT THE CAPS LOL HAHAAH

I am 25 years old, have had a light addiction to Vicodin for 6 years. I have fibromyalgia, which started the whole thing. Was never prescribed it, would get it from friends. Tried Suboxone, but Tachycardia came in full fledge along with drenching sweats, so I asked to quit the program. They suggested methadone because it's the strongest pain killer, so of course I said yes. I did a light dose at first, 20mg. They told me they start people out at 30-35mg. That was fine, had no problems until I tried increasing it. After 3 months I wanted to get off of it while I had a month off work to go through the hellish withdrawal. 19 days clean off methadone I was back on Vicodin. About 5 months later, here I am again back on methadone, since it's safer and the same price to go to the clinics. I had NO nausea my first time. I'm only on 15 mg this time because I have gone home every day from work the past week since I started. Began at 25mg, went down to 20, then 15.. All because of nausea. The pain was too much yesterday when I went down to 13mg, so today I'm back up to only 17mg to ease the pain since I have nausea no matter how low my dose is. And here I am looking up anything I can find. I'm trying anything I can, but just wanted u to know my story in case this is any help to you. I am NOT sensitive to ANY other opiates. I was not sensitive before the first time I started methadone, this is new. And lasts all day. I also get that pukey throaty feeling, but usually can hold it in. I can't focus well on anything close up, as I'm nodding off. I was on more Vicodin this time than I was the first time I switched to methadone, so this is just confusing. They tell me to eat dry crackers every 2-3 hours. That's it. I'm stuck as well.

I think by 'a high' he means nodding which you do get and that is what is meant by the high of it. So you should also get your facts strate mate. You feel relaxed, you nod (sorta sleepy type thing) and you just generally feel nice. Thats what happens, and yes it relieves pain. Whether your taking it for pain or to get of smack, its gunna feel the same isnt it. id**t. Whether people are replying because they take it for pain or to help their addictions it doesnt matter, because they will still feel the nausea and still try to help. So why be a penis and get pissy just cause some dude who tried to help you used to smoke or pin up smack. Be a decent human being and be greatful for him helping you. Nausea on methadone is normal, everyone gets it and theres not much you can do apart from maybe try somethin else or stop takin it or deal with it. People like you who dont even bother to even try to understand or give those who take drugs a chance. People like you make me sick, the world dont need selfish, blind, dont even try to help or understnad people like you. If you think the effects of methadone are different for people takin it for pain and for people takin it to help them get of smack then your and id**t and your the one who needs to do some research and get your facts strate. There is not much you can do at all about the nausea mate. So yh, go see your doctor if it annoys you tht much and ask for somethin else or whatever.

Methadone can def get you high thats just silly billy gumdrops

I get sick now too after almost 12 years on it my body is rejecting it! I get headaches and nausea and other like sweats and shaking and hypoglaucimia and severe bowel upset and chronic lack of movement bowels, I cannot keep on it I must get off or I know I will die! OUR BODIES ARE TELLING US IT SHOULDNT BE IN OUR SYSTEMS! LETS LISTEN OR SUFFER CONSIQUENCES!!!

Umm easy there scooter! Sounds to me like even considering that YOU are a junkie gets you upset. Bottom line is, most pain can be managed without opioids. Unless the user is terminal I suggest avoiding all opioids. I'm on methadone myself, worst mistake I ever made. I'm sick and have terrible anxiety every morning until I dose, and take a handful of other garbage. I miss the days of having a normal boule movement, falling asleep naturally and waking rested.

Well, I agree with the 19yr old expert(in your voice). Methadone does give you a High, And i think that thats exactly what youre looking for(A HIGH). Ive been on Methadone for years now, and trust me, it doesnt always work for pain. I could be int he worst pain ever, and Id Pop a motrin and feel absolutely Great. Most of those Narcotics doesnt work for pain. It usaully relaxes me mentally and physically. and it also helps with anxiety, stress, ETC. Youre Definately looking for a high......Lmao....Sad But True....."SmartAss"

I loved Methadone took 90 mg a day, but became life threatening allergic, and had heart attack too.( am 62 and been on it for 13 years )Note attention to this, take allot of milk and food before you take this medication. It helps to lessen nausea, also ask your pharmacist for over the counter Dramamine, it's great for nausea too. Above all, watch that you eat first. For legs, or anywhere else cramping, I take 1,000 mg Magnesium, with Calcium, as these are minerals, and Methadone robs us of them, and kills our bones too. My doctor for my stomach thought I had an ulcer so bad, but when he looked at my stomach, it was a undigested portion of Methadone laying there. I had horrible pains for months, like knives, and lost my appetite too. I was terribly allergic to Methadone, and had to stop cold turkey.
You may want to ask your Doctor about a muscle relaxant to go with your Magnesium too. It will help you sleep better. Bless you, and good luck. Hopes this helps others too. Lyn

Hi, I'm on 200mg daily. What helps me when I wake up nauseated I either eat chocolate, drink milk, coffee, brush my teeth. These always work for me. Take your dose early so when u wake it won't seem so strong , you won't feel so sick to your stomach. I'm sure this will help you. Let me know that I've helped you.

This man was married to my daughter and he poisoned her to death with the methadone he was prescribed! He is on jail now and I hope he ROTS there!

I and my wife take methadone if u have been on the 80 mg for a long time u may have to go up. Due to the fact every am ur sick shows me that ur body is metabolizing the drug to quickly

I am 40 & just recently had a stroke that has left me left side paralyzed. I am on methadone 4 times daily in between other pain meds. I feel no relief from the methadone & have mostly no side effects with the exception of some minorchallucinations on occasion. This is the most terrifying thing I've ever been thru & even the ativan for the anxiety us not much help.

This man is in prison for killing his wife, my daughter with his methadone. No need to answer him any further. Jason Risenburg is a prisoner in the state of Ohio and will not be able to read any responses.

I am on methadone for a different reason. I am 46 and am doing a blind taper to get off. It Is Very Addictive. Methadone also made me nauseous and still is. My main reason for writing is I Feel Very Bad For Those Who Are On It For Pain. ISN'T THERE A PAIN DOCTOR TO GIVE AN "HONEST ANSWER"!! All I Can Advise Is Keep In Touch With Your Pain Dr. And Be Honest. The Docs Got Us On So They Had Better Be Able To Answer And HELP Those On It For Pain!! I Truely Hope You Find The Relief And Answers You All Deserve. God Bless

What other pain meds are you on? Is the methadone being given for break thru pain? While methadone is an opioid & work similar to other opioids, it is in a group all to it's self. Methadone is very dangerous to mess around with as unlike all the others, it stays in your body for a very long time & can build up onto it's self, putting you in very real danger od fatal od! It is also very hard to get off of it if you have been taking it for a while. We recommend for our patients that want to get off of it, to taper it down 10% every 4-6 weeks in order to avoid horrific & potently deadly withdrawal shock. If it is not helping you, then you need to have your doc change it as it is not worth all the BS that comes along w/ it. Methadone along w/ all the other opioids, should always be a last resort for pain management & only give methadone to those that most likely will have to be on it for the rest of their lives. When prescribed to for the right pain & right patent & is taken as directed, opioids can be very safe & effective as it can cause little to no damage to your body. Methadone can cause heart problems that can lead to heart attacks; but that usually happens to those that are on very high doses which is more common in those taking it for addiction as they tend to be on up to 200mg per day. It is very rare in pain management as docs do not usually go over 80mg. per day as anything over that is when the heart gets in danger. Methadone research has shown that it works much better for cns pain than any other opioids & can even help w/ anxiety issues. Also you should avoid all benzo. types of meds. while taking methadone or any other opioids, as it is this mix that is responsible for the majority of od deaths, so PLEASE avoid taking them together at all costs! For those that think they can get high on methadone, you better think again as it does not give you a buzz & can block the buzz from all the other opioids you take while on it. While there are those that claim you can get a buzz on methadone if you take enough or shoot the liquid form, DO NOT TRY AS YOU WILL OD & if you shoot it, it can kill you instantly due to the chemicals mixed in w/ it!! EVERYONE needs to educate themselves on anything you put in your body & take responsibility for the choices they make, like if the risk of addiction, is worth the benefit they get from the med. Good luck & hope you find the relief you need! Please feel free to ask me any questions & If I don't know the answer, I will try to help you find it.