Methadone for Opiate Withdrawal User Reviews (Page 3)

• BL4Sf...
• August 15, 2013

Methadone Diskets (methadone) "I've been taking Methadone disks for 5 yrs after a long battle with pain that lead to illicit use of injectables. This has saved my life, family and health. I have absolutely zero cravings nor desire to return to my previous lifestyle."

• MaryT
• January 30, 2017

"Never lost any teeth, been on methadone on and off since I was 20 am now 37. I was a IV drug user and had a problem smoking crack. I believe it is a myth that your teeth fall out. I have been clean now 6 years nothing helped me, but the methadone. The key to being clean is you just have to be sick and tired of running after I been homeless,they took my kids - I just got sick of it . I am currently been on the same dose for years , been clean of all drugs, and have my children back. Methadone also helps me with my pain I experience due to 2 back surgeries. It saved my life and my family!"

• Kc33
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 11, 2017

Methadone Diskets (methadone) "I had a bad injury years ago resulting in a rather large prescription for hydrocodine. So I was like awesome a legal script. Little did I know just how quickly I could become dependent. Soon it was oxy, roxy, morphine, luckily no needles. Then it was all my free time, money, payday advances, check cashing, pure misery to just feel normal and not ill, I'm sure many have been through it. I had heard about a clinic close by and it took away all the daily stress, and saved me probably 1000s of dollars. Hours of time, and supervised help. It was my choice. I'm at 160 mg so it will be a while before I'm completely free, but the progress I've made already is unbelievable I've even told my parents. Best choice ever."

• Not...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 1, 2020

"I have been on methadone for 14 years. The reason for me ending up on it was a lot of bouncing back and forth I have chronic pain in the low back I was hit by a forklift that ruptured 3 of my discs and tore a hole in my s1 so I started on Percocet moved to oxycodone ( Percocet without acetaminophen ) I slowly started to misuse them since they didn’t work right after a while then I was put on fentanyl patches. When my employer found out I was on fentanyl they said I wasn’t suitable for safety oriented work so I had to them which made me feel like I was withdrawing and of course like so many others I turned to heroin shooting up 5-10 times a day which got me arrested that’s when I went to treatment. This medication methadone works. I go down 1mg a week I’m now at 26mg and dropping I think there’s a point where if you use it, work the program and always remember your an addict. You need to cut people that are toxic out of your life. PS I haven’t used dope in 6 years. Trust until your clean and using only methadone it won’t work good luck to everyone"

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2016

"I'm a mother of a patient and I'm researching the effects of the use of the drug methadone as my daughter is getting the highest dosage allowed at the clinic on upscale area of Southwest Ohio. I drive a semi truck to support us. This drug seems to be making our relationship worse than I thought would be possible. I'm seeing an overall moody irritable overreacting person who doesn't want to make time for me when I get back from driving over the road for weeks at a time. My job affords us the most expensive place we have ever lived. A nice car and plenty of food for both of us. I pray my daughter can be set free from the cycles of use and abuse of anything, but I don't think this medicine is the answer. Severe constipation throws a lot of toxins into the body."

• Linmari
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 25, 2016

Dolophine (methadone) "From 1989-1984 was A very heavy herion addict. I got into a methadone program. This is important I was started on 80mg went up 150mg. For a few months then ended up in mental health hospital was hallucinating not sleeping for two weeks. The private clinic I was going had a dispensing nurse stealing my dose. The police came to take me home I was so parinoid I was checked for coke and meth and methadone. NOTHING in my system. Not even methadone. My current Doctor saved my life. Came to mental Heath started me on 80mgs. Was out after a week. 20 years it has saved my life. I'm 60 in May 2016 have a 20 year old daughter she NO withdrawal at birth. Normal for over 20 years."

• Asian...
• June 25, 2019

"I have been addicted to opiates for 25 yrs, been in and out of methadone maintenance for 10 yrs. I'm currently on Methadone and have been clean from opiates since 2015! I strongly agree with the Methadone maintenance program. Although it can have its ups and downs as with anything in life. Long story short this works!! As long as you do understand tapering down slowly is the key! What goes up must come down. Overall it has been type one of the best things the USDA has offered us addicts!!"

• Nate
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 9, 2016

"I am currently about 6 months into my Methadone treatment, before methadone I was using heroin at an extreme amount. Now I am on 165ML of methadone a day from the clinic up the road. It has saved my life, I know that there are side effects just like that come with all medications. But where I am right now in my life I would not be alive if it were not for methadone and the treatment that I received from the people around here at the clinic. I recommend methadone for anyone out there struggling with opiate dependence and wanting to turn their life around for the better. It is true just like they say when I was using dope, the dope was in the drivers seat, now that I am on methadone, I am back in the drivers seat!"

• jusqu...
• December 15, 2009

Methadose (methadone) "I have to agree it is a good medicine to detox on however your detox from the methadose is gonna be a long hard road. Unless you are planning on staying on it forever you can count on a long hard withdrawal. It does work wonders for pain but when you move away or get cut off it lands you in a situation of finding another doctor to write for it or the dreaded methadone clinics that charge $11 to $15 a day! Wonderful for pain even got me up and mobile."

• jorda...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 19, 2014

"I've been on methadone diskettes for about 6 months now 200mgs/day. I feel so much better now that I'm not spending time and money on trying to score, I have a job, money, and a productive lifestyle. Methadone has saved my life. 25$/day is way less than my 150-200$/ day habit."

• cantl...
• May 7, 2015

Methadose (methadone) "I'm a heroin addict for almost 2 years , my tolerance is 1,5 - 2 bundles a day. One day someone told me if u hooked on dope you going to loose everything. I was like, nothing is stronger than me and my will, I never thought that such a thing can control your life. You feel like a prisoner. My daughter is almost one year old and last time I saw her over 6 months ago my wife moved out and I'm about to loose them for good. I can't live like that anymore. It's so hard I've tried subaxon but I think I should try methadone first cause is stronger and my habit is bad. I wanna kick this addiction as fast as I can and I don't want to be hooked on meth or subax more than 6 months. I'm just asking you for advice start with methadone or subaxone ?"

• kasha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 15, 2015

Methadose (methadone) "I'm at 110mgs a day, kept me clean from other opiates now for a year, only downfall is that it doesn't seem to last as long as I need it to, by the early evening I feel down and weakand not to mention the dry constipation.... But really how can I complain? I'd take a little weakness and dry shit any day over the life I had during my addiction. Not only has this helped me with an addiction but with chronic back pain, I have degenerative disc disease, ruptured, slippled and bulging disc in my back, for the most part methadose controls my severe pain... I think god for it but I truely don't want to be on this my entire life.. 26yrold female"

• Indig...
• July 26, 2009

Methadose (methadone) "While methadone/methadose does do it's job very well, it is not the best medication for withdrawal of opiates. Suboxone is a newer drug that works very well for the suppression of withdrawal symptoms. Suboxone is an agonist and antagonist as well. Not only does it work to suppress withdrawal symptoms of opiate withdrawal, but it also acts as a deterrent from using any opiates because it is a blocker. It is a sublingual pill that is absorbed under the tongue and you should not eat or drink anything for 20 minutes before or after as it will decrease the drugs potency. "

• dre
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 27, 2013

"I started methadone in 2011 and it has been a life saver. I am currently on 100 mg of liquid methadone daily. Before I started treatment I was using oxycodone 30 mg, lets just say I had a 100 to 200 dollar a day habit that I'm not proud of. "

• Anthony
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2020

"When I wanted to quit opiates I thought suboxone was my only choice. I was on Suboxone for over 4 years after a 3 year rapid addiction to opiates. I thought suboxone was all great cause I didn't have to use to feel ok. But little did I know basically the only time I was some what happy is when I relapsed and used. Suboxone drains your mind, yes it is an opiate blocker but I swear on every thing it BLOCKS A LOT more than just opiates, it blocked my happiness and my emotions. Relapsed numerous times, Caused me to have horrible depression and anxiety. Last month I was on 24 mg of suboxone (highest I ever been) I was done, so I made the switch to methadone. I'm only on 45 mg at the moment but I already feel WAY better, best decision I have ever made. I wish I knew about this 4 years ago. My new life and journey begins!"

• garbo...
• September 4, 2015

Methadose (methadone) "I've been on methadone linctus for 27 years now. The dose has varied as the roundabout of doctors & care workers has come and gone from 50ml [1mg to 1 ml] right up to 140ml. It for me ha sbeen a chemical ball and chain holding me to a chemist and a doctor. It rots your mind and body away slowly. I wish they had just given me pharmaceutical heroin and be done with i. Methadone in my opinion is the most vile drug. use subutex always. I am too old now and it wasn't about when I started to take it from one who knows. Subutex is the way to go"

• Happy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 15, 2015

"I used opiates for 3 years after my son was born. I struggled with everyday life, even making food or changing diapers if I didn't have some sort of opiate first thing in the morning. I was spending most of our money on drugs, and my baby was seeing me sick day after day... (He was ALWAYS taken care of, that was never an issue)... I finally had enough of trying to scheme doctors into giving me painkillers... I was sick of hard earned money going up my nose... I was an addict and I needed to just admit it already!! I found a methadone clinic very close to my home and made the appointment January 2015. I am almost a yr clean and happier than ever! I work everyday and take care of my family with no problem! Methadone saved my life, no doubt!!"

• kacey...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2015

"Methadone saved my life, all the negative reviews on other sites are simply biased. I'm sure some had truly bad experiences, but it's only human nature to go out of your way to post something bad rather than something positive. I've been on methadone for almost 3 months and I'm holding stable at 85mg of liquid dosing at the clinic every morning. Mid November I'll have qualified for my second weekly take home, since Sunday is automatic when you start. Only for about the first week did I have drowsiness. I've been 100% clean off of all other substances since day 1. Clean urines. I came home and got clean when I had my son this past summer, and without him as my motivation and methadone as my help, I can easily say I wouldn't be sitting here."

• Ashes
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 27, 2019

"I’m 28 years old, a mother to a beautiful two-year-old and have been on the methadone maintenance program for over three years now. I was put on methadone after I became pregnant, like many others. I was severely reluctant because of bad associations and opinions I always heard about the program. Honestly today, I can say methadone has saved my life. I know I would’ve ended up dead like so many others close to me. Right now, after weekly counseling and group, I am tapering down from 120mg. You build yourself up to a stable dose, you no longer think of using and pair it with treatment or counseling for issues you’ve been avoiding, it is a tool to relearn life again. I was able to repair so much. I tapered from heroin many times cold-turkey in a cell. I have control of this, they allow you to pace yourself to minimize withdrawal symptoms."

• Chris...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 6, 2014

"I have been addicted to painkillers ever since I got out of the military. After my doctor moved and I could not find another doctor who would prescribe me what I'd been taking I tried to taper and quit but went into horrible withdrawals I was so sick luckily my therapist recommended that I try methadone maintenance and I'm so thankful she did! I got my life back no more highs and lows or running out of pills trying anything I could to get more and worrying about withdrawals etc. I also had suicide thoughts and attempts now it's been almost two years I've had no attempts or thoughts and I feel my quality of life is so much better! I don't want to be a lifer on methadone and plan on tapering slowly my current dose is 100mgs. This medicine works!"

• Anonymous
• October 14, 2011

Methadose (methadone) "Only bad side effect ...it takes all the water out of your intestinal tract so when you go to take a dump it's like squeezing out a very hard dry brick! and it is NO JOKE! I highly advise drink lots of water before hand to lower the effects of this."

• Metha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 11, 2016

"All right people, let's get a few items out of the way to begin. NO, methadone does not "rot your bones" or your teeth. Not taking care of your teeth and being nutrient deficient WILL rot your bones and teeth. Brush your teeth 2x or 3x a day, floss, use mouthwash and take bone health supporting vitamins and nutrients and that will help keep your skeletal system in good nick. YES, methadone has an unusually long withdrawal period. why? because it's half-life is very long when compared to other opiates; up to 60 hours versus some opiates with half-lifes of 6 to 8 hours. of course the withdrawal period is going to be more pronounced and prolonged - it's basic chemistry and biology here, people. methadone, put simply, WORKS."

• Lumbe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 4, 2017

"I am a 39 year old female who has been taking 120 mg of methadone daily to help with opiate addiction. I was addicted to opiates for 8 years after having several different surgeries over a 5 year span. My addiction took over my life I was doing things I'd never otherwise have done to support my habit eventually losing custody of my son which was my breaking point. I found a local methadone clinic and it saved my life and I got custody of my son back within the first two months of starting methadone treatment. The downside is the 80 lbs I've gained and the loss of several teeth but honestly that's a small price to pay to be off the horrible rollercoaster ride that drug addiction becomes. I thank God every day for this second Chance at life."

• Stina
• March 6, 2015

"Methadone saved my life! I've been clean for 6 years now thanks to methadone. If it wasn't for Methadone I'd be dead right now, I'm sure of it. My life is so much better now! Thank God for this medicine. I would suggest this option for anyone who's struggling with opiate addiction."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 31, 2017

"I first got on methadone maintenance (MMT) in 1995 for an addiction to opioid pain meds. Once on, I never touched any other drug. I got my life back. I took 100mg daily thru my clinic. After 9 yrs I caved to pressure from my family and 12 step group who felt that I was "still using". I weaned myself from MMT in two yrs. Within a year, I started using methamphetamine, IV Heroin was next. I got back on MMT after 3 years. Been on it 8 years again. I can't stress enough how well I do on MMT. Same job, home, and freedom from the highs and lows of addiction. Only go to clinic monthly and I never have withdrawal. This should be the LAST RESORT opioid treatment, however."