1 Month On Methadone
UpdatedI have been taking anywhere from 5 to 10 mg of methadone a day for about 1 month. I only take it once a day, and at the same time every day (at night before bed) for back pain. If I stop taking it cold turkey at this point, will I experience withdrawals?
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Yes, you will most likely still experience some withdrawal effects, such as nausea, fever, chills, diarrhea and rebound pain, as listed by the FDA.
Methadone is very well known to be habit forming and to cause withdrawals, that's why many people that take t for addiction treatment end up requiring a lifetime maintenance dose of it and never truly end up drug free.
Have you discussed the issue with your doctor?
No, I have not. I've stopped taking it, and after the 1st night I had hot sweats. Nothing else so far, but I'm worried that the worst of it may come later? I just think it's best that I quit while I'm "ahead". Everything I've read so far tells me that 7 mg a day for 30 days should be very little to no withdrawals. But regardless, the last thing I need is an addiction to a narcotic! I was just asking because I have a 19 month old baby and wasn't sure if I needed to make arrangements for someone to help out with her? I don't want to be in serious withdrawals and not be able to care for her.
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