Methadone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• sei...
• April 18, 2012

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!"

• 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."

• jus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2012

Methadone for Opiate Withdrawal "I was a heroin addict for four years, and I lost everything, including my family. Methadone helped me get my family back. If you are struggling with addiction, I highly recommend methadone, it saved my life."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

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

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!"

• Ton...
• May 16, 2008

Methadone for Pain "I was tried on numerous medications for my chronic pain. When I took my first dose of methadone, I was 'nearly' pain-free for half the day, and the dose doesn't need to be increased as often as it did on other drugs such as Oxycontin. For breakthrough pain, I only need an anti-inflammatory or another mild narcotic such as Percocet, and only rarely. I think this is a great drug for 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."

• Car...
• July 30, 2016

For Pain "I am now 66 and have used methadone for 15 years and have been able to go down on the dosage from 30 mg per day to 5 or 10 mg per day. If not abused, it to me is a wonderful pain management for severe chronic pain."

• 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."

• You...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 26, 2019

For Opiate Withdrawal "The 1st time I got on methadone was because I failed at getting sober in withdrawal clinics more than 5 to 6 times, so someone told me about methadone. I tried it and was successfully sober for a year and then tried to withdraw and was not successful, wound down too fast, so went back. Now I have been on methadone for 7 years. I have noticed my testosterone level has gone down tremendously, but I have to say I have been sober, saved lots of money, and my life has been better. My counter says the secret is to learn to live sober, then learn to withdraw as slowly as possible. You did not become an addict overnight."

• Hol...
• December 6, 2011

For Pain "This medication was originally prescribed to me as a way to control my pain without the 'high' side effect that decreases mental alertness. Eleven years later, I am still taking 70 milligrams daily. I have lab work done four times a year, and my body is in excellent condition besides the injuries I've sustained that are not methadone-related. I'm told by my doctor that I would be in severe pain without the medicine due to pericarditis, dozens of healed fractures, a lacerated spleen, and multiple back injuries. I, however, have not felt any intolerable pain while taking methadone. I completed my MBA (Master's) in physics after 9 years of daily methadone use, with no signs of memory loss or other negative mental side effects. Wonderful medication."

• Kit...
• February 4, 2013

For Chronic Pain "I have taken Roxicodone 15s and then 30s for years. Still in pain and fed up, I asked my doctor about Methadone. Now I take it along with Gabapentin, and I'm feeling better, it helps with the pain, and I can take care of my son, job, and other responsibilities. I'm so grateful I asked."

• 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!"

• aus...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 30, 2017

For Chronic Pain "I have been prescribed methadone on and off for about 18 years. I have chronic pain from fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, TMJ, and presently hammertoe and a bone spur on my foot. This medicine was first prescribed due to the inability to afford OxyContin. This medicine was first prescribed at a 40 mg dose. I found this medicine to work better than the previous medication. Years later, I went to another pain clinic, and they prescribed it at 20 mg. It has worked great for 3 years. It is time for an increase. The only thing I don't like is the stigma of being a medicine for drug addicts. I have chronic pain, I don't consider myself to be a drug addict."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 1, 2013

For Chronic Pain "This is the best medication that I've tried after nine years of enduring severe chronic pain in my back and neck due to a severe, almost fatal, car accident. It's also been very effective in treating my fibromyalgia pain, which began four years ago. My problem with all of the other pain analgesics is that the pain relief that I was able to get at higher doses didn't last more than a few hours, and they were far more expensive to get filled. With methadone, it's very efficient in the length of time it helps minimize my pain, and it costs $50 (monthly prescription) compared to the expensive narcotics I was given in the past that ran up to $800 for just one month's worth and were not effective in managing my pain issues."

• 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."

• xxv...
• September 25, 2014

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."

• Suz...
• August 7, 2018

For Opiate Withdrawal "This drug saved my life. I was an addict, but loved the narcotics especially. In the early 1980s, I got on methadone. They were concerned because I was a poly-drug abuser, so they kept my dose low. I jumped off once at 50 mg after being on for over six months and didn’t have any withdrawal symptoms! Then I got on a maintenance amount and I didn’t have a desire to use. I was on for about 3 years. When it was time to come off, I went down 1 mg a week from 50 mg. I made it through. I stayed clean. I was the only success at that time in a major city in the NW. Now, 30+ years later, I am in chronic pain and would like the same medication - a good med for addiction and chronic pain. Yes, withdrawal does last a long time, I’d give it 6 weeks, but for the last few weeks, it’s mostly fatigue. Chins up, peeps. One day you’ll wake up and it will be over!"

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

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."

• 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."