I have severe scoliosis and I have been on Lortab for 3 yrs. My pain doc wants me to try Methodone?! What ?

Question

should I DO? I've heard some bad things about Methadone!!!!!

Answer 1

It is a decent pain reliever, but is more often used to get someone off of an addictive drug such as heroine.  If you have been on Lortabs for 3 years it is time to get off of them.  

Answer 2

Please ask your doctor if he or she is very experienced with this drug.  It is causing more deaths these days than heroine or oxycodone.  I'd be cautious, unless he knows what he's doing and you are extremely compliant on dosage and not mixing with any other drugs or alcohol.  

Answer 3

Methadone is a Great Pain killer drug.. Its a Long lasting medication.. THe reason why PEOPLE DIE from taking it.. is because there TRYING to get high.. and Over dose on it.. Methadone.. u dont get that HIGHNESS like taking oxycontin/ Ms-contin..

take it as Prescribed.. But Methadone should be used as a LONG TERM plan.. try asking for Ms-contin/ oxycondone Sustained Release Tablets..