Methadone Problems After Using For Years

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I have read articles on Methadone. I started in 1970 and came off a few times and went back. I was 90 lbs and went to 300 lbs, now I can not walk because my knees have been eaten away by my drug use. I threw away my Methadone, but my doctor says big yes and writes me a prescription for non-generic. She says it is not as strong as the generic version. I now have a problem with this medication. My endorphins are asleep, and I can not feel pain when taking Methadone. It is so crazy, I hate the day I got on this drug.

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I too got on it in 1970 and it didn't ruin yours or my life. It's 41 years later and you are alive! As far as getting like a porker, that's because you're not running the streets any more for drugs. I gained 70 pounds by pigging out! I just lost 85 and back to my normal weight by staying on a 1200 calorie a day diet. Morning- 2 egg whites. Lunch- yogurt and a fruit. Supper-chicken and 3 vegs. Eat the veggies first. Lost it in 7 months

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I too got on methadone in 1970, and I'm still on it ,40mg. a day .I raised3 sucessful sons I'm married to the same man for 42yrs. I have a lovely house, 2 cars and am happy! What's so bad about being on methadone as long as you can function without being high, I haven't done H in 38 yrs. No one knows except my husband!!

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So many people are misinformed about methadone and weight gain. It's what you put into your body that causes weight gain on methadone. True the cravings for sweets increase but you are ultimately responsible for putting the food into your body. The other thing that drives me nuts is when people say that methadone made their teeth fall out. NO, either consuming too many sweets or not taking care of your mouth makes you lose your teeth! There is no research to back any of these complaints. And there's no secret conspiracy to hide the truth. All the research is out there for every other med so why would it be hidden for just one? People can be really silly sometimes. Common sense people.

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Posters,

All long acting opioids cause dental erosion. Methadone can cause weight gain, it is a side effect.

It was created under Hitler's regimen and they let the patent go due to the high level of tolerance evolving in less than 24 hours. We undertook use of it for opioid addiction in short to keep those addicted off the streets every 2 to 4 hours and to inhibit criminal acts not to mention in these days HIV.

It is used for pain and is the cheapest LA opioid known for intractable pain.

You are alive; dental restoration is available with financing. From a professional nurse and pain patient who can die from Central Pain be grateful...

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