Liquid Methadone Color Discrepancy
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My husband is taking liquid methadone has been for about four years and this morning he noticed his medicine was cloudy and then he took his other doses out and found several others of his doses were too. They were filled at the same time. Is this supposed to happen? And is it common? He said he hasn't bee feeling right for the last couple of days. I am worried, has anyone have this happen to thiers? And what could cause it?

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Re: Selene (# 11)

Yes there is clear methadone I have had it given to me in the hospital when I was there for surgery. And methadone was much stronger than the pink methadone I was getting from the methadone clinic.

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Re: Kaydollasign (# 84)

The counterfeit pills are what caused it. Sorry, I know this was years old, but yea, the pressed pills are being cut with crazy s*** now. Some horse tranq and fentanyl... It’s crazy.

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Re: Lisa (# 16)

A clinic. I’m not in NY, I’m in Delaware. We have clinics that give you doses and as long as u remain clean and only show positive for methadone (we can have THC in our system also and won’t get in trouble for it (in new castle county anyway at brandywine). You start low and can go up every week by request until you're on a stable dose. As u get further you get 1 week take homes and after awhile 1 month worth of take home doses. You have to go before dosing closes and have to have all your bottles or they give u BIG S***. Maybe won’t even dose. U/A once a month. There's a counselor u must talk to at least by phone once a month. It’s great if you’re following the rules. If you’re not tho….. Lol, good luck!

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Re: Dan (# 20)

In Ohio your medical card pays for your methadone. 275mg

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Re: Lisa (# 16)

Canada, UK, etc. gets theirs from pharmacy. In U S. It's clinic only!!

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Re: Diana (# 10)

Vermont u get 30 days take homes to aftwr a year clwan .

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Re: Dan (# 20)

Your comment was posted back in 2016, it's now 2021....but, every word you stated is correct!

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Re: Nik (# 79)

Couldn't have said it better myself

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I am having the same issue. I get my doses every 2 weeks and toward the end of that period my doses start losing their color and smell. Usually it a deep red and the smell is potent enough to hit ur gag reflex. However, I have noticed when it loses the color it is also losing that potent smell, and it feels like the all around potency has gotten much weaker bc when I take the doses that have lost smell and color I start feeling sluggish half way thru the day, and when I finally get my next 2 weeks to take home. That 1st one I take that is deep red and smells strong works well. So I don't think everyone's stories can be chalked up to the food coloring.

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Hi I just wanted to tell you that my methadone is always cloudy. Mine is red and if it sits for any amount of time it gets cloudy. I noticed my take home bottles get this way after a couple of days.

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Re: Diana (# 10)

Washington State is a monthly carry state! After you reach a week of take home doses, you go next to two weeks, and the final step takes you to the full month. I believe that's the maximum set by the FEDERAL government, specifically the DEA. But each state has its own Methadone Authority, which is free to customize their own MAT guidelines, provided they are within the Federal Guidelines. In Washington, the variance in carry limits comes down to the individual clinic. For example, the MAT program operated by the County Health Department has a one week maximum for carries. But privately operated clinics, such as the one I attend, allows clients to earn the monthly privilege. They accept Medicaid for payment just like Public programs, but they are a bit more relaxed in several areas, despite being regulated and audited by the same standard. However, MAT programs only have a certain amount of room to customize their rules. Most of the guidelines of any given clinic are firmly set by the DEA and SAMHSA, and tightly regulated & monitored for compliance. For example, the UA parameters, the lock box requirements & counseling aspects, are specified by SAMHSA, and are collectively known as TIP 43. It outlines the non-negotiables that have been standardized from State to State, program to program. It also specifies the responsibility clinics have to their clients, and the rights of every client / patient when any sort of disciplinary action, conflict with clinic staff, general concern regarding policies or other grievance becomes an issue which puts the clients continued participation at risk. Methadone patients have more rights than they're often aware of, and for anyone who is facing an involuntary dose decrease, an administrative discharge or other disciplinary action, TIP 43 is the place to learn how to advocate for yourself, and where to find support when dealing with those issues. Clinics don't make a point in arming patients with the tools to challenge them, but don't allow yourself to be bullied, threatened with losing your dose, or treated unfairly, because there are laws to protect you from discrimination, and procedures that clinics must follow before taking adverse action. Google "SAMHSA TIP 43", and download it for free. And if your clinic maxes out at one week of carries, it may be worthwhile to call around and inquire into private clinics as well. I hope that helps.

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

Well, Not sure why they're sending me these notices for posts from 2011?? But I will give you an idea of what might have happened anyway. Years ago a doctor was prescribing me 30 mg. Roxicodone and I noticed I was always getting shorted. The last time it happened I was shorted exactly 20, I don't think anyone mis-counts by 20! I called and the pharmacist got right on the phone and never questioned me or anything and said to come right back and they'll have those 20 all ready for me. Well, I figured it out, it was the pharmacist himself who was helping himself to my much needed medicine!! I suspect that this may be what happened w/ your husband's methadone. Who ever prepared it probably poured some for themselves and watered it down to fill it back to where it was supposed to be. Do NOT trust any pharmacist, they can be some of the worst addicts, I mean a pharmacist stealing pills from customers, it doesn't get any worse than that folks! Not many people count their pills when they get them but let me suggest that you start doing it now, especially in these times when doctors are in such fear of the DEA that they won't RX anything stronger than a tramadol. Incidentally, we are Not in any damn opioid epidemic anymore, the CDC wants to keep this farce going because there's a couple of real opiatephobic *****s that are in charge of the national guidelines. They are including alcohol mixed w/ other drugs in their totals for opiate related deaths!! Also, they're including heroin and fake fentanyl deaths. They have really created a disaster for people who suffer with chronic pain. Such unnecessary suffering and for what?? The opioid epidemic has been over for more than 5 yrs, how in the heck could there still be one when there aren't any doctors prescribing anything?! To the CDC, you have a LOT to answer for!

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Re: Donna (# 12)

The clear methadone has a very harsh taste I vent even explain.

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Re: Dan (# 20)

So true!!! People are so ignorant to something that they have no idea about!! Ain’t nothing free about it!! And also why is she on this forum any damn way!!! We have a disease and she needs to do her research before blabbing her mouth out the side of her neck!!! ????? SMH!! Dumbass people!! And he’ll no it’s not a party... but if course that’s what these dumbass people that have no clue about what they are talking about!

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Re: Vlad (# 38)

It's 10mg per 1ml..and you can't administer any methadone pill intravenously, it would be a waste. Anyone who's on methadone or has abused drugs knows it would be pointless to even try... You act like u know so much when you have no idea...wow.

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Re: Jess (# 59)

Idk who tells u they put dye in the take homes..but u are not correct. U either get pink.red..green..clear. or blue liquid it just depends on the brand and what company makes it..they don't add dye ..and anyone who takes methadone liquid wise knows it's a waist trying to shot it..so u might want to do a lil more research befor u try to mislead others onto thinking things that are not correct

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Re: Fed up (# 17)


You've not walked in their shoes. Wait, do you actually think you're better than anyone? You're not. You're not innocent. You're not free of moral disgrace. People like you make me sick. First of all...drugs...from coffee to opiates are not bad. People are bad. And when people do things out of moderation or beyond intended use then life can become unmanageable. Back to my point, drugs are bad only when you cease to function normally and your life becomes unmanageable. Methadone makes no claim to “get people off drugs”. It is a tool and a system to make life manageable again so that the question of sobriety is even on the table again. Some people are so caught up in feeling high and getting the money to get the next high in an insane tail-chasing game that there is no reprieve or even a moment of clarity to begin that process. For some people it could be months. For others maybe years, but that's beside the point. You don't get to judge. You're a dirty, filthy, lying human being with zero moral authority over anyone, so don't come on this forum and virtue signal out of your ass. This is supposed to be an informative forum...not point your fatty finger at others. Forgive my language.

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Re: Recovery2k17 (# 46)

You are so wrong .. Where do u people get your info.. It can be any color from clear that looks like water to blue or green even red.. It dont have to be color coated. Its not a law.

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Re: Littlered (# 7)

How do you get a prescription for a month's supply. Are you in the United States? If so, what state are you in?

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Re: Dan (# 20)

So true, You should be president of the world. Ignorance is so prevalent when it comes to methadone and just because there are bad people why does everyone get thrown in the same basket.

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