Methadone levels

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Avatar n tn t have to do anything before my surgery. I am on 60 mgs of methadone daily. I also took narcotics as well as my methadone after surgery. The only difference is I don't have sleep apenia so id ask dr if its ok to take pain meds having that but if your on methadone than it should be ok.
Avatar f tn The ejaculate volume and seminal vesicular and prostatic secretions were reduced by over 50 per cent in methadone clients, as compared to 16 heroin addicts and 43 narcotic-free controls. Serum testosterone levels were also approximately 43 per cent lower in methadone clients than in controls or heroin users.
Avatar m tn Hi I am a 49 yr old male,ive been very fit all my life,been on methadone for nearly 18 yrs constantly now,over the last 7-8 yrs I noticed I had no lobido,on studying on how to increase your testosterone levels avidly,i don't take any meds to help boost my testosterone levels,i tapered down to 20mg a day but started using again mainly down to my lack of lobido ,so im back up to 70mg daily,but I hope I have found the culprit for my very low lobido,its virtually non existent & it broke up
1001742 tn?1252685847 It is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It works by increasing levels of a neurotransmitter called serotonin in the brain. Increased serotonin levels can lead to an improved mood. I was prescibed this for my anxiety by my family doctor although I'm not sure if I should take this if I will **** dirty at the meth clinic.
Avatar f tn ) My only concern would be to watch out for anything else you may take that increases serotonin levels. It is serotonin levels which are usually most suspect when a person has depression, SSRI's block the reuptake of serotonin, thereby providing higher levels of serotonin at the brain receptor site. If you took something else that increased serotonin, it could be dangerous, and cause what is called Serotonin Syndrome, which can be fatal.
Avatar f tn We actually treat the highest levels of Methadone in the country with the Waismann Method in our hospital in So. California. It is the most humane and quickest way I know to get through methadone withdrawal. With that said, there is some discomfort because your system needs to transition and find its base line.
Avatar m tn Short-acting opiates such as heroin cause fluctuating levels of opiates in the blood, ranging from high levels during intoxication to low levels a few hours later as the drug wears off and withdrawal symptoms start appearing. This fluctuation is tough on the unborn child. http://www.healthystartfv.org/Doctors%20Info/Heroin-Detox%20Website%20-%20Opiates%20%20Pregnancy.
1637908 tn?1333995024 My energy levels seem to be better for now. I have been getting about hours of sleep a night with the help of some over the counter sleep aide meds. Life is getting better day by day.
648944 tn?1241469694 I am totally off the narcotics, unless you count the methadone (is methadone a narcotic?). My pain level is no worse than it was before, and my head is much clearer. Granted, my pain problem is still there, and we have more things to work on. However, having the clearer head and a pain level that if not reduced, is at least not worse, is worth a small fortune. P.S. I've also finally gone on disability. Excellent decision. I'm really enjoying my "retirement". Cheers!
Avatar n tn methadone is cheap and the exalgo and suboxone are both EXPENSIVE! 16mg of exalgo daily for 30days is $600 without insurance here in nebraska! where methadone is like $15 dollars a month. I liked methadone alot for pain management very little withdrawl symptoms but I ended up with a fatal heart arrythmia because of the methadone. I would slip into PVC's premature ventricular contractions which can lead to ventricular fibbrilation which leads to death!!
1031144 tn?1292695256 I don’t know much about Methadone Clinics but apparently they do blood work. Can they check for Hep.C?
Avatar n tn I tried it again and same reaction i feel hopeless because of how good people speak of getting off subutex is. Also methadone took my testosterone levels very low and am on injections I want to detox quickly to keep up my test. Will taking two months to get off 30 lower my test levels greatly. Also I am trying to detox off xanex at the same time. Every night around eight I feel horrible. I went off 120 cold turkey and 5mg xanex and was hospitalized for 3 weeks but was at a rehab.
Avatar n tn i was told by a doctor in the emergency room that my low blood sugar levels could be due to my taking the methadone. is there any truth to this? I also have high blood pressure now, neither one of thes did i have before the methadone. i am feeling awful lately and would appreciate your help. thank you!
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?
4832551 tn?1359761830 I was wondering why after almost a month I am not feeling any better and still get RLS and insomnia. I am also rxd methadone that I haven't been taking since I got suboxone strips. I was wondering if I took a 4th of one after not taking a strip no bigger than 1 cm , would I suffer worse w/d symptoms or would it take this horrible pain away and then I could just keep tappering off methadone until I feel better.
Avatar n tn The usually preferred antibiotics are amoxicillin, clindamycin, penicillins and metrogyl.Azithromycin may raise serum methadone levels and/or increase the effects of methadone. It is advisable to contact a local health care provider. Do write to us again. Best luck and regards!
Avatar f tn I had been on methadone for years and years and I am now off and totally drug free. But I am still shivering and sneezing and so so lethargic! Its been 3 weeks now since my last dose does anybody know how long it will be before I start feeling my own evergy levels kick in again? Its starting to get very tiring waiting. I am working and I think that helps, but man!!!
Avatar m tn Wake to synthroid, and 2 adderall, 75mg ea and methadone 5 mg. Mid day I take 5mg methadone for pain. In the past years I have developed the following, weight gain, severe dry skin, cold body temp and freezing hands and feet. short of breath, (lung test shows nothing). depression and anti depression meds do nothing but put me to sleep. Joint pain and such. Tappered off methadone and had to start back. I ended up so depressed I thought i was dieing. No energy and no drive.
Avatar f tn Do you have access to accurate measurements of your current serum methadone levels. I think it would be interesting to see what your levels were at when you were on 50mgs. If they were sufficiently high, that would go some way towards explaining why halving your dose had little or no effects. Here is a plasma level chart which interprets blood levels and the appropriate response.
4597556 tn?1383305043 Dear ponco, I have been working with opiate dependency patients for over 15 years and we actually detox the highest levels of Methadone in the country. The best way I have seen patient coming off the Methadone when they get to the teens, is by one milligram a week. And when you reach the last five to ten milligrams, then I would do one milligram every 2 weeks. I know is hard to dose this way, but the slower you allow your body to adapt when you get to small amount , the easier it will be.
Avatar f tn Have you discussed with your doctor the risk of combining xanax and methadone? I was on a different benzo when on methadone but I also smoked at the time so I think that had something to do with the issues I had.
Avatar f tn My daughter was banned from seeing her baby for a week. Upon proof of a drug test showing her insulin and methadone levels at the precribed doses and nothing else in her system she was allowed to resume her visits to her baby. Do you think the medical community failed to provide proper aid to my daughter when she was discharged from the hospital one day after childbirth?
Avatar m tn Have you ever tried to taper the methadone? I assume your going through a methadone clinic to get that dose so have they ever discussed starting to taper? I wouldn't jump from the dose that you're on b/c I feel like it's pretty damn high but there are people on this forum that will see this post and respond that know right where you're at. The xanex can NOT be stopped c/t either. I think you need to put a plan into place to start dropping mg of the methadone....
714288 tn?1243254191 The only thing you can do to keep your HepC from getting worse is to tx. I am in pain also and I've been prescribed methadone for pain. I have excruciating back pain but I don't take anything for it besides the methadone The only thing that is totally safe is moderate exercise and eat the best foods you can. I exercise more than I used to but I still don't workout as much as I'd like.
Avatar n tn my daughter is 33yrs old and was arrest on 8/27/08. At the time of her arrest she was on daily methadone (110mg). since they don't give methadone in jail she was forced into cold turkey withdrawal. Last thur4day she was sent to a mental health faciltiy because she is seeing things and hears voices. Please can anyone tell me is this somtimes part of the withdrawal or has she possible lost her mind.