What is Methadone?

Methadone is a synthetic opioid medication used in opioid maintenance therapy that works on the opioid receptors to treat opioid disorders. It is also an effective medication for moderate to severe chronic and acute pain. Methadone also works on the NMDA receptor; it is also effective for neuropathic pain. Methadone binds and activates opioid receptors in the central nervous system and treats the condition more effectively.

Where to buy Methadone, and is it safe to buy medicine online?

Being an FDA-approved medication, you can buy Methadone only through authorized drug dealers. Therefore, we recommend you purchase medicine online to avail a decent discount while purchasing Methadone and other medications online. We assure you that we deliver you the best quality medicine and value for the money you invested if you buy Methadone online if you order medication from our website.

How should you take this medication?

We advise you to take medicine as advised by your doctor and as given on the medicine label. You are also required to follow all the necessary directions and precautions while consuming Methadone. You should try to avoid medical errors while using Methadone, and please be consistent throughout the treatment and consult your doctor if your situation is not improving or deteriorating.

All about Methadone dosage

Please take Methadone as prescribed by your doctor, but if you don't want to consult any doctor before taking Methadone, you should initiate your treatment with the minimum possible dose. The lowest Methadone dosages for different categories of patients without any medical histories are as follows:

Dosage for treating moderate to severe chronic pain

In the form of oral tablets

• For adults (18 years or above)
  Methadone 2.5 mg tablet after every 8-12 hours or as and when required.

• For children (below 18 years)
  Using Methadone for anyone younger than 18 years is not safe. Dosage for detoxification of opioid addiction

In the form of oral tablets 

• For adults (18 years or above)
  Methadone 20-30 mg tablet of the medicine once a day or as and when required.

• For children (below 18 years)
  Using Methadone for anyone younger than 18 years is not safe. Dosage for treating opioid addiction

In the form of oral tablets

• For adults (above 18 years)
  80 mg to 120 mg of the medicine twice a day.

• For children (below 18 years)
  Using Methadone might not be safe for treating patients younger than 18 years.

What should you know before taking Methadone?

Methadone is dangerous medicine; therefore, it comes with a long list of precautions and black-boxed warnings. It would help if you took care of all of them while using this medicine. In addition to the precautions, you should also take care of the following things before using Methadone:

• Methadone can deteriorate your health even more if you are allergic to the medicine or other similar drugs.
• You should also avoid using Methadone if you have or ever had the following health disorders or history thereof:

• • Heart problems
  • Long QT syndrome
  • Breathing disorders
  • Sleep apnea (breathing that stops while sleeping)
  • Head injuries
  • Brain tumor
  • Seizures
  • Liver disease

• Consuming Methadone during the lactation period is not advisable; it can pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
• Expecting women should also avoid taking Methadone during their pregnancy.
• Methadone is a dangerous medicine; therefore, it should not be taken in excess. Using Methadone more than what has been prescribed can result in overdose.
• Keep your medicine safe with yourself and never share it with anyone who is a drug addict, and dispose of the leftover medicine under the pharmacist's supervision once you have completed your treatment.

Side effects of using Methadone

Methadone works as an opioid antagonist that acts through opioid receptors to reduce pain sensations and treat opioid disorders and may cause you some mild to severe side effects. Some common side effects of using Methadone are:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Increased sweating

These side effects are common and don't need any medical attention unless they become severe. However, you should immediately stop using Methadone and consult your doctor if you experience the following:

• Shallow breathing or feeling breathlessness while sleeping
• Severe constipation
• Lightheadedness
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea or vomiting
• Tiredness or weakness
• Serotonin syndrome causes fever, hallucination, twitching, agitation, loss of control, etc
• Any other severe allergic reaction to the medicine

Methadone interactions

Methadone can dangerously interact with other medicines and severely affect your health. Therefore, it is necessary to tell your health expert if you are using the following medications:

• Narcotic medication
• Opioid pain medication
• Cold and cough medication
• Sedatives
• Sleeping pills
• Anti-anxiety
• Antidepressants
• Antipsychotic medications
• Stimulants
• Migraine medicines
• Medicines for nausea and vomiting
• Parkinson disease medication

You should also avoid taking over-the-counter medicines, herbal products, vitamins, and other nutritional supplements while using Methadone.