What to Expect when starting Methadone treatment?

 

Methadone is a category of drugs called Opioids. It is used to treat people suffering from extreme pain. The drug is also used in programs meant for detoxification of heroin addicts experiencing withdrawal symptoms. It changes the way the brain responds to pain in the same way morphine does.

 

Methadone Treatment is only administered when the short term, non-opioid drugs do not work for the patient. It is readily used in rehabilitation programs where the drug is a part of Replacement Therapy treatment. You can look for a suitable program by searching for the term MethadoneTreatment Etobicoke. 

 

The drug is available in powder, tablet, and liquid forms and can only be availed with a doctor’s prescription. It would help if you mentioned all your allergies to the doctor before starting a Methadone-based treatment. The active ingredients present in the drug may worsen any existing allergies in the patient. Full disclosure of one’s medical history and lifestyle habits is also of immense importance. If one is in the habit of consuming alcohol or smoking marijuana, or destroys any other type of drug, mentioning this to the doctor is very important. 

 

The consumption of Methadone can cause mild to severe side effects. Some of the favorable results include-

 

- Constipation

- Nausea

- Fatigue

- Headache

- vomiting

The Major side effects of Methadone are as follows-

 

- Respiratory Failure- Shortness of breath, chest pain, shallow breathing

- Low blood pressure

- Seizures

- Hallucinations

- Sleep apnea

 

If the side effects are mild, they usually go away within a few days or weeks. However, if the side effects are severe, one should immediately contact their doctor.

Although the long term effects of Methadone are medically beneficial for the patient, it is a risk factor for overdose. Over time, one might build up a tolerance level for the drug. It means the patient would want to consume a higher dosage of Methadone to feel relief.

 

At Alderwood, Etobicoke Clinic provides top-notch medical care and specializes in providing pain relief therapies that include Methadone. The drug, if consumed in the right manner and quantity, has myriad benefits to offer. Exercising the right amount of control and taking the dosage as prescribed shall help the patient seek relief from the pain.

Our Location: Methadone Treatment near me: 874 Brown's Line, Etobicoke, ON M8W 3W1, Canada