Methadone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Met...
• November 29, 2014

Methadone Diskets (methadone) for Opiate Withdrawal "Starting methadone was definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. I look much healthier, and on top of all that, I got an excellent job. Now I don't have to worry about being sick, methadone is amazing!"

• aub...
• February 16, 2008

For Pain "I have been in chronic pain from a rare spinal muscular disorder for 11 years. For 6 years, I took all kinds of pain relievers and still suffered greatly and almost to the point of losing my mind. Finally, I was put on methadone and it has relieved my pain far better than anything else. But I'm afraid the FDA is going to stop usage of it for pain. My doctor told me that we needed to write our congressman and tell how much we really need it."

• xxv...
• September 25, 2014

Methadose (methadone) for Opiate Withdrawal "Methadone has once again helped me get clean for almost a year. I detoxed off of it 12 years ago, and yes, it was tough but possible. Take it nice and slow when detoxing and consider a blind detox so you can't convince yourself you're feeling a drop in your dose. If you can afford Suboxone, I would suggest that over Methadone for easier detox."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 22, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I was discharged from the U.S. Army for medical reasons. Carrying 100 lbs plus of gear a day caused a disk in my thoracic spine to herniate. I was on oxycodone 30 mg for 4 years but hated the side effects. To stop taking the oxycodone and still manage pain, I take 55 mg of methadone daily in liquid form. Where I live, opiate addiction is at an all-time high, so doctors are very wary of prescribing any type of opiate. Methadone, however, is an opiate analgesic. I still take oxycodone for breakthrough pain, and that's why my methadone dose is relatively low. At higher doses, methadone can act as an opiate blocker, so narcotics are ineffective. If you're having trouble getting methadone, go to a local clinic! They aren't just for addicts."

• sei...
• April 18, 2012

Methadose (methadone) for Opiate Withdrawal "Methadone is wonderful for opiate withdrawal and pain management. My doctor had prescribed me Percocets and OxyContin for a year for pain. When she cut me off, the withdrawals were too much. She recommended methadone for the pain and withdrawals. I have been on methadone for 1 year 7 months and been clean for one year since May 2012. The benefits include withdrawal and pain management, but side effects may include weight gain, but it does subside once you are on a stable dose, eat properly, and exercise daily. Good luck to everyone who is on methadone, it works!"

• bro...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 20, 2015

For Chronic Pain "Best pain medication I have been on. Started because it was one of the cheapest and long-acting. The only major problem is that it destroyed my teeth. It does not make me feel high, just normal, it is, however, a very difficult medication to stop taking. I would not give up my methadone for any other treatment, especially suboxone."

• ave...
• August 31, 2008

For Opiate Withdrawal "My husband and I had a severe OC habit. He has chronic pain, and the doctor would literally throw painkillers at him - 150 OC's a month. I took them, as sad as it sounds, to get high. I thought, 'Wow, something that takes away my depression and keeps me going at work. I could work a twelve-hour day at the office, go to the gym, and have dinner on the table.' Then everything spiraled out of control. We almost lost our home to foreclosure as we were spending $500 a day on our habit. We even had to sell one of our cars to keep our home. We have been on Methadone for 5 months, and it has given us our lives back. I would recommend it to anyone with chronic pain, as my husband's is now managed successfully for the first time in 10 years."

• Gre...
• August 5, 2018

For Opiate Withdrawal "For anyone who is refusing to take methadone because of the daily visits and/or cost, just think - it takes a lot less time to visit the clinic every day than the time spent on contacting your dealer and scheduling a meet-up. Going to the clinic is also safer and legal, and in addition to that, they provide you with counseling and they teach you how to cope and deal with negative emotions in ways that do not involve opiates. The counselors teach you about healthy hobbies because boredom can kill sobriety. Don't be like the people that are trying to get high off of methadone, and don't let the mix of unstable patients that you commonly see at clinics scare you off from getting help. I know that it can make for an uncomfortable environment sometimes, but if you are compliant with the program, you will get take homes, and that's less time that you have to spend at the clinic."

• Dee...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 7, 2020

For Chronic Pain "I was on methadone for 13 years for herniated discs and DDD. I took a low dose of 5 mg 2 times daily, and it made my life possible. Now it is impossible to get a prescription because doctors in WA state think the medicine is dangerous. I am in so much pain and cannot get any help. The new guidelines and DEA oversight make it impossible to get any help."

• Dr ...
• March 25, 2017

For Pain "Methadone can be very useful for some types of chronic pain. For those who need larger doses of narcotics, methadone does not cause tolerance like morphine or oxycodone, so you do not have to keep raising the dose to keep your pain under control. It does take time to kick in, so be patient. Oxycodone or MS can be given to help until methadone kicks in. Any narcotic can have side effects like constipation. A good doctor will help you prevent such problems. As for comments about kickbacks and conspiring with drug companies, we are under intense monitoring as some people sell the drugs to others or overdose and die. We must see patients often to prevent problems like this. If not, we lose our license or get sued. It's called good medical care."

• CAR...
• May 25, 2008

For Pain "I have osteoarthritis in my spine, knees, and hips, made worse by all the lifting I have done over the years as a nurse. I was prescribed Dihydrocodeine on a long-term basis and unfortunately fell prey to opioid addiction as well as the chronic pain. Three years ago, I was referred to a pain clinic and an opioid dependency clinic where I was put on Methadone 70mls daily. I have never looked back. I now live a 'normal,' pain-free life. Methadone should lose its stigma in society though."

• xrt...
• August 30, 2015

For Chronic Pain "I have had the same experiences as many others - chronic pain. I have tried all prescription pain relief, which has led to dependency. This has been helped by methadone. However, it surprises me that this page reads like an endorsement for the drug. Methadone is still a drug and a highly addictive one, at that. I have read people saying 100 mg/day and 10 years of use. Methadone can be effective, but it is not an ideal substitution for other drugs. There is a bad stigma attached because it can be dangerous. I hope that no one chooses to self-medicate after reading these comments, and I most definitely don't want kids to get the impression that it is safe to take in such high dosages or at all without a prescribing physician. Good luck to everyone."

• Bar...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 17, 2016

For Chronic Pain "After five years of methadone, I am now reducing the doses from three per day to only two per day of methadone 10 for chronic pain management. At my age, I am knowledgeable of the risk for increased memory loss due to the use of methadone and age, so I try to cut back on the risk of memory loss. It is necessary to reduce my dosage as I have indicated, but it brought me the experience of withdrawal issues, which were terrible. As I said, finally I am on two per day at 10 mg of methadone, and the effectiveness has been felt and now requires the use of Norco once or twice per day when needed."

• 51...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2016

For Chronic Pain "Methadone worked very well for my chronic pain, especially the strange gnawing pain I had all over. I was on 30 mg of oxycodone for 5 years (DDD L5-S1, fibro, neuropathy, neck fusion), but I couldn't come to terms with the stigma and knew something was seriously wrong with my body. I ended up doing my own research and found out I was suffering from gout throughout my body. My PM doctor worked with me to get me off methadone by prescribing me dilaudid ER. Even with that, I had hellish withdrawal symptoms! Took me a month and a half and was only on it for 2 and a half months. Great med for pain though. Just make sure you're in it for the long haul. Never felt those withdrawals, and I weaned off oxy 30s with less pain."

• Big...
• March 26, 2012

For Pain "About 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with lumbar stenosis and went through 12 epidurals over the first 5 years to avoid surgery. I tried all the pain medications out there but could not tolerate most of them due to a very low tolerance for pain medicines. I have bad nausea and/or constipation. Then finally, my pain doctor had me try a low dose of methadone, and it worked. It gives me no side effects, with enough pain to know my limits. I still play at a high level of softball for 13 more years and recover through two back surgeries. I just had my third back surgery and now have fibromyalgia, but I am still on the same 10 mg of methadone. Without this medicine, I would not be working today."

• aun...
• February 25, 2008

For Pain "I've had chronic pain as a result of a coiling embolization in my brain. I was tried on so many different pain meds I thought about throwing in the towel... the cure was worse than the pain at times. Thankfully, my doctor suggested methadone. I've used this medication for over 5 years now with no complications other than having to increase it yearly to accommodate the tolerance effect. I also like it because it is inexpensive and doesn't leave me feeling high or goofy."

• Hop...
• November 7, 2013

For Chronic Pain "Started taking methadone 2 1/2 weeks ago and have felt better these last 2 weeks than I have in over 10 years! Can function now without terrible pain, I have energy, I'm motivated to do things I haven't in a very long time. Thank God for this wonderful medication that has numerous advantages for someone like myself with many health problems who don't want to be on pain meds ever again. The stomach cramps and diarrhea from having my gallbladder removed are gone now too after 1 1/2 years of dealing with it. It seems like I'm also feeling better in the mental aspect of my life now too! I'm getting my life, family, and happiness back!! Only wished I would have started this years ago."

• USA...
• April 26, 2008

Methadose (methadone) for Opiate Withdrawal "After years of opioid pain medication for severe back trauma, I had to stop taking the meds as I felt myself not in total control. Methadone has helped me stop taking the opioid pain meds, thank God! It isn't a 'wonder' drug, but it DOES control cravings and sickness."

• 3rd...
• February 12, 2016

For Opiate Withdrawal "My experience with methadone is both good and bad. The doctor started me on a low dose at first and gradually increased me 8 mg every week until I met my dosing level at 150 mg. It did wonders for my life while I was on methadone. The reason that I rated it at 5 was because when I was ready to start weaning off, I didn't know how fast they were going to do it, and when I had my last dose, I had withdrawal symptoms worse than the heroin withdrawal symptoms. My recommendation to anyone who wants to get off any kind of opiates is to check yourself into an intense rehabilitation that will cater to your needs because withdrawal is real, and it caused me to have a mild stroke at the age of 31. Really, the best advice is to never use/abuse opiates."

• Dez...
• July 3, 2016

For Pain "I have been on methadone for the last 5 years now and actually have a life beyond the usual opiate daze! I have a pretty high dose of 190 ml per day but have had a few times when I had blood clots that I needed something added to it for a few weeks, usually oxycodone. This helps, but the beauty of it is I don't get the typical 'high' one would get from it because of the methadone, but I do get the benefit of the pain management from it! Methadone saved my marriage and my life! I encourage anyone who has been on opioids and is having difficulty functioning in their day-to-day life to give it a try. I know only certain doctors are allowed to prescribe this medication, but there are always methadone clinics, they're very knowledgeable about this! Good luck!"

• dwe...
• November 5, 2009

Methadose (methadone) for Opiate Withdrawal "Methadone/Methadose saved my life. I was taking 3-6 OxyContin a day intravenously. Ever since I went to the clinic and started taking Methadone/Dose, I no longer have cravings or symptoms of withdrawal. I can finally live again and not hurt the ones I love."

• Beb...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 16, 2014

For Opiate Withdrawal "I was addicted to drugs for about 10 years. I finally hit rock bottom and really needed help and fast. So the local methadone clinic had me come in. I have now been on methadone for about 3 years now. Methadone has helped me get my life back and get my confidence back as well. If I hadn't found methadone, then I probably would have been dead or just miserable and wishing I were dead. But you also have to take into account that you are trading one drug for another. Methadone does help, but it is very addictive too. Most (not all) of the people that go to the clinic I go to abuse methadone and benzos. Methadone is hard to get off of, harder than heroin. Take this into account."

• Oma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2013

Methadone Diskets (methadone) for Opiate Withdrawal "If I hadn't made the decision to begin methadone, I don't know where I would be. It wasn't an easy choice at all, but now I am so glad I did it. It's literally saved my life, my relationships, and my future!"

• Blu...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 3, 2016

For Opiate Withdrawal "I made the mistake of taking methadone for 6+ years. It first was given to me for substance abuse, which kept me clean. 2 years later I learned I was diagnosed with lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, neuropathy, and my teeth are breaking from lack of bone nutrition. So now I take it for pain. Methadone has caused my teeth to fall out. And doctors say methadone assisted in these diagnoses. I'm stuck on it now per doctors' orders, if not, the withdrawals could kill me since I also have high blood pressure. I recommend if anyone does get methadone to just use it for 3-6 months at no higher than 65-75 mg. The higher you go, the more tolerance your body makes. Please research the drug to see if you're a good candidate for short/long term use."

• Chr...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 5, 2016

Methadone Diskets (methadone) for Opiate Withdrawal "It's helped me with my dependence, and it really works well to stave off withdrawal. The negatives outweigh the positives for me. This drug has caused me to gain a lot of weight, mostly from fluid retention. It's very hard to come off, you have to taper very slowly, like a mg a week, or you'll feel like crap. If you don't have insurance, you have to pay $400 a month where I live to go to a methadone clinic. This drug also cuts off your sex drive, I used to be a very sexual person, and now I have little to no desire for sex anymore. If you're on a high dose, on most days you'll feel out of it and very sleepy, so it's important that you tell your doctor/nurse the truth about your dose, you don't want to be on too high, nor too low of a dose."