Methadone and alcohol combination

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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 The two most common causes of death I personally have seen, is methadone/alcohol and methadone/benzo combo. The methadone/benzo combo caused more seizures and hospitalization than any other drug combo. I honestly have seen people shoot speed balls, cocaine/heroine combo, and have less health issues and instances of death. Even those who were prescribed methadone and klonipine by the same doctor, I have seen hospitalization 3 times before the doctor changed the script.
Avatar n tn I agree with the above posters and would like to add Seroquel and Alcohol are a very bad combination.. not only does it affect coordination but your thinking memory and everything else.. Really a bad bad combo.. It sounds like the Seroquel is prescribed the booze isn't.. I hope you give up the Alcohol as it will throw a Monkey wrench in everything you try.. Be kind to yourself..
Avatar f tn my son took a combination of xanax (bars?) and alcohol for two weeks strait. he has not taken any or drank any alcohol for 5 days now but still feels numb. how long does it take for this to get out of his system? the amount he took during this period is unknown.
Avatar f tn hi-- i have noticed a change in my sleep patterns lately. i have always (as long as i can remember) have had panic attacts at night when trying to sleep, but my symptoms now are much more drastic. first let me tell you that i take 60 ,mg of methadone/day--due to a methadone program--i have been on the program for 7 months now. i also still drink alcohol, almost everyday. these symptoms i have now have been getting worse in the last 6-10 weeks.
434196 tn?1206385870 From my methadone experience I think your friend is better off with the combination rather than raising the methadone dose....
Avatar f tn A blood test showed up positive for a small amount of alcohol and there had been no alcohol drank or even in the house. That day a dose of liquid methadone was taken and an albuterol breathing treatment given. Someone told me they thought methadone could metabolize into alcohol in the body, but I've never heard this. How is it possible for alcohol to show up?
850208 tn?1324511136 About 3 weeks ago i decided that i had enough i was tired of using pills and alcohol and having to have it so i decided to use my lortabs to get off the methadone and alcohol went through 2 weeks of agonizeing pain hurting everywhere i think even my hair hurt .I have made it 3 weeks but now realize i have to go through this all over again with the lortabs .
Avatar f tn That is a lot of Xanax to combine with alcohol.I would take her to ER and she should avoid taking alcohol with any pills.
Avatar n tn It will help some but you will suffer you were taking a lot for a long time, I was on it for 4 years and I am on day 27 and although the physical symptoms have subsided I am still dealing with the emotional part. I feel really good today though. Good Luck and feel free to take a look at my journals there is some good info in there....hang in there if I can do this cold turkey anyone can believe me..........
Avatar m tn I am tapering from methadone and like a few beers after work.Has not bothered me YET.
Avatar f tn The doc said that she makes the decision of whether or not he is good candidate My question is many people at methadone clinics have hep c and continue their methadone treatment saying that it helps. Is this proven medical fact?? Will dr write for meds like methadone to help a patient going through hepatitis C treatment or is this for the Methadone clinics only that you go to and pay?
Avatar n tn I think the physician had not considered a low enough dose of methadone and probably too high a dose of gaba and the combination resulted in me sleeping 20 hours a day. I realize this is a very late response to a post but for anyone new reading I hope this was helpful, and I wish you the best in finding an adequate treatment.
Avatar f tn I have a strict rule for myself and that is no sweets after 4pm and I try and have dinner before 5pm and exercise before bed. I know it is very hard to exercise with chronic pain and dieting is not an answer either as a healthy diet is the best option. Maybe a program like weight watchers may help. I know it helps me when I do it as I have someone else to "compete" with:) Having to weigh every week and having a goal also helps.
Avatar f tn I have already caught him once mixing klonopin and his methadone. But I am still very suspicious that he has do so over the week end at his parents house. I was just wondering if you could advise me as to what signs to watch for if I don't catch him right away. Like what the normal side effects within a day or two after that I would be looking for.
Avatar f tn The combination of Savella and methadone can theoretically cause an increased risk of serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome, but the chance of that is quite remote. Have you had any symptoms of it? Mild symptoms may include increased temperature and heart rate, shivering, sweating, dilated pupils and intermittent tremors or twitching. It can also become severe and sometimes life threatening.
Avatar n tn i've been taking zyban for three weeks now and have been experiencing lots of side effects like having nightmares e.t.c the worst experience so far has been with alcohol. i'm not a big drinker but when i have one pint of beer i seem to experiencing feelings like i have had many. Can this drug effect what alcohol does to your body and could it effect police breatherliser devices as i'm worried to drive on this drug?
Avatar m tn 42 am, she was administered morphine and robinul x 1 stat. She instantly died. Did the combination, that close together have any possibility of causing her death?
Avatar f tn Hi I'm on 50mg of methadone and 10mg of aripiprazole and I'm wondering if I should keep taking the 2 together as it makes me mega drowsy and also is this combination a thing to worry av about can someone let me know please?