Does anyone know about methadone and?

Question

my husband is on 25 mg methadone and he stopped taking it now for 48 hours now and he feels ok a lil achy but thats it the reason he stopped the methadone is because he wanted to start suboxone to get off everything now he dont no what to do because the withdraw from the methadone isnt bad because he feels ok so we dont no what to do . any suggestions? thanks alot

Answer 1

He needs to talk to his doctor.  It is not safe to stop taking that medication with out a doctors recommendation.  I had an uncle that died from not taking his methadone correctly.  If you call the ER they might instruct you in what you should do.

Answer 2

many people use methadone to get off drugs, but methadone is addictive itself.  when I was in rehab, the head doctor was in love with suboxone because it is meant specifically for treating narcotic addiction.  but DEFINATELY talk to the doctor before changing meds, even if you don't have insurance, it is worth the bill.  as your husband probably already knows, ingesting chemicals isn't really a good thing, unless under doctors care.  Also it tastes like c**p.

Answer 3

My dad was prescribed this as the altrenative to Hydrocodone for a seperated disk in his back. its some bad ****. he was always all strung out and couldnt even move.. messed him up all bad.. best way to get off of it is cold turkey. stop taking everything. my dad did. went though withdraw like someone going though crack withdraw but he says he has never felt better. only a few days of detox and having the strength to stay off it will do him wonders. good luck anyway you chose to get off it is going to be hard.