Side Effects Of Methadone: Methadone Symptoms & Side Effects

Question: What are the long term segative side effects of methadone used to treat heroin addiction?

(Posted by: birchfield62252 on 2006-02-15 18:17:06)

Posted by: china on 2006-02-15, 18:28:26

None proven: The primary problem with long term Methadone is the fear factor. A patient is fearful of what side affects may be felt if I stop using. They detox over a long period of time to decrease the dose,but their minds play with the FEAR Factor. Many individuals go back to a program after being detoxed. The original policy was a 2 year program 1 year to clean up your act and another to detox out.

Posted by: Stephanie on 2006-02-15, 18:53:00

In my eyes, detoxing is something you have to want to do, so why not do it now instead of risk a lifelong program of just another addicting substance? methadone is bad for the liver as well as other organs. i had to detox off of my antiviral chemotherapy, because one, i had to take it for 48 weeks and two, i was ready to feel well for the first time in my life. read up on antidepressants and non narcotic meds such as buspar for anxiety. that is the safest way out if you need some help. methadone is not the way to go. also, if you drink plenty of fluids (gallon of water a day) the first few weeks of detox, you might be surprised to find that actually helps! i wish you well no matter what you decide!!! good luck!