Methadone and xanax combination

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Avatar f tn I have previously asked a similar question, and would like to ask again to show some more results an answers for my SO, for someone who has been on methadone treatment for two and a half years and is tapering off, (down to approx 30 ml now), how dangerous is taking 6 mg of Xanax daily (for about a month but on and off ofr six months along with his methadone)?
Avatar n tn 1 2013 an said she was changing and going into rehab , but little did I know she had got her hands on methadone and KNOWING it kills people she took it and Xanax! And it took her life and not just hers but mine and my sisters and my brothers and her husband~who can barely go on day to day without her!:( Its WILL kill you she had taken the combination a dozen times, but this time it took her! She had very high tolerance but she couldn't hold up to it!
1170294 tn?1263316807 Alprazolam (Xanax) and methadone are highly addictive narcotics, both physically and psychologically. These two drugs should never be 'mixed' or even taken relatively close to one another unless the reaction is literally being monitired by a doctor and/or medical staff. I am an addict and I know from experience how dangerous this combination can be, trust me; you're playing with fire.
Avatar m tn If you have Xanax in your system, they may drop you and a CT detox of methadone will be pretty miserable.
Avatar m tn HI ...I was also on methadone and xanex at the same time and the clinic use to pitch a fit about it every time I took a U/A I came into the progam on it and had a legitimate script for it they use to fax the doctor I was getting it from all the friggin time to let them know how dangerous this combo is...it can become dangerous even after you have been on it a wile today im benzo and methadone free...your going to need a doctors help doing this...
Avatar f tn vicki is spot on about methadone and xanax. I have been on methadone for 7 years and every doctor I`ve ever talked to has said that methadone and xanax is a bad mix. It is also true that tapering is the safest thing at his level. He needs to get to a much lower dose if he wants to go CT. Methadone withdrawls last a long time and the higher the dose, the worse the withdrawls are. Also check out the Thomas Recipe.
Avatar f tn Methadone and Xanax is a potentially lethal combination, as I'm sure you know. It's hard to know how much is too much, as we don't hear from the ones that don't make it. My son was one of those (1 year ago, age 27), and I have some idea of what he was taking. On one of his (survived) OD's, he took 1600 mg of methadone and I don't know how much Xanax (he often combined them).
5155256 tn?1364419296 Does the doc who prescribed the Methadone know you take Klonopin too? Methadone and benzos mixed together is typically not recommended, due to the risk of respiratory depression, and even respiratory arrest. That being said, in some cases, docs will be okay with the combination if the doses are small enough, and if the medications aren't taken all of the time, or are taken short term. This is something you definitely need to discuss with your doctor before mixing them again.
Avatar n tn * Halcion, Versed, Valium, Xanax and quazepam * Norvir * Zoloft and Lustral * Statins such as Lipitor, Mevacor, Zocor, Simlup, Simcor, Simvacor, with the exception of Pravachol. Lescol and Crestor which are unaffected by grapefruit.
1953043 tn?1324796310 Hi and Merry Christmas...I don't know much about methadone-but Gnarly is our resident expert and I'm sure he'll show up with some great advice. I can tell you that valium is better for detox because it has a longer half life than xanax and when taken for a short time is more helpful and less addictive in terms of a detox med. Look up the Thomas Recipe and all the amino acid protocol in the health pages. I am 18 days off of opiates and feeling better every day.
Avatar m tn m only familiar with the interactions of Xanax and methadone. Additional information is needed for you,that combination alone will cause respiratory failure or distress. significant numbers of people who abuse these medications also get involved in the abuse of common prescription substances called benzodiazepines. In a study published in May 2014 in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, researchers from several U.S.
Avatar m tn Please help I got on methadone 4 years ago due to oxycontin and hydrocodone addiction that had been going on for 6 years......I was up close to 100mgs and have weaned down to 60mgs of methadone. I want off so bad and to top it off I have severe panic attacks and never dealt with my underlying issues regarding the addiction so I started abusing the xanax my Psychiatrist gave me.
Avatar m tn was on klonpin 11 yrs prior to xanax.. but just methadone and xanax since 04...i know about the mix or my combo vey well on very low doses of each..the xanax 0.5 5aday..methadone 10 mgs aday..was at 1 time 160 mgs i detoxed at home 2 yrs ago..got away from it 45 days then back at the dose im at..now the questshion?? my shrink has added lamictail to my combo,,i asked him if it would had any further respatory depression..he just kinda nodded his head..wating oin his nest 8 min patient..
Avatar f tn PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stop taking this combination of drugs. Benzos and Methadone DO NOT mix. Most Dr's won't even prescribe them together. Taking too much together can be FATAL. They work against your CNS and you will literally just 'Go to sleep" Many people have died from taking thsi combo of drugs albeit in different quantities. You have to remeber that everyone is different, the amount your are describing may not do anything to some but to others it could kill them.
Avatar n tn very over top my mother has fibromyalgia and all she takes is xanax and darvecet very mild pain pill my aunt has also and all she is on is 4 10mg lortabs a day
Avatar f tn I really hope this will help!
Avatar m tn You will have to call the doctor and tell him what you were taking and ask him if it is okay. We cant and wont give you the info you are looking for. We will help you get thru this emotionally.......
Avatar m tn I have been taking morphine and methadone for 8 yrs, I detox and try to stop went to rehab. I have panic disorder and also anxiety disorder and agoraphobia. I am lost and afraid with these issues I take more xanax than can last 30 days, so I have to self medicate therefore I have a painkiller addiction. Having been raped from 3 to 12 I feel this is a symptom and not the problem.
Avatar n tn Xanax is used to treat anxiety and not pain. Research shows that if you use an opiate pain reliever with Xanax that it will cause the opiate to work better. Xanax will has always been known to make you sleepy so please do not drive while taking it... It knocks me out sometimes, I have have taken a pretty high dose for years and it is still working as well as it always has... helps me sleep.... in fact, nights when I hurt there is not way that I can sleep without it. Hope this info helps.
Avatar m tn I have have been on methadone & zanax for 7yrs 40mg methadone & 31/2 mg zanax and slowly tappering off the methadone 5mg a week to reach 30mg to get on bupenorphen for 1to2 months so i can get off methadone because of longer w/d so i have heard i would appriciate any info thanks
Avatar m tn My Adderall is 20mg. methadone 5mg, Xanax 1.0mg and hydrocodone 10mg. Really need answers as to if it is okay to take all these at same time. Please help me out quick as possible?
1091149 tn?1396349503 05 kolpin now if so just be very careful on methadone and that I had friend that od on 1 1mg xanax and 65mg methadone and that was it. Wishing you the best an may God Bless you.
Avatar f tn I've been on Methadone 30mgs for 10 years. I was also on an antidepressant, Xanax, and Buspar. I also used Neurontin for chronic pain. I got fired from my pain management Dr. Because I continued to use the Xanax, after 3 warnings. Then my medical doc dismissed me from his care, saying I was a drug seeker. That was not true. I had called and asked for Xanax with refills, and Buspar. He saw those calls on my chart and jumped to conclusion. Also told me he doesn't prescribe pain meds.