Methadone Yes, No, Maybe?

[KeepingFaith32]

Today I took a 10ml methadone. First time I have ever took one. My husband has been bringing me down a little fast on the lortabs, and I was still feeling bad. So I tried the methadone. I actually felt ok all day I didn't get the energy high like I do with the tabs but I wasn't sick from withdrawals. And that I liked. I guess I'm just curious if I made the right choice? I'm not sure if I should just take methadones and come off the tabs all together. But I don't want to get addicted to another pill. I know that no ones allowed to give me facts about anything on here but maybe someone could tell me if they have tried this or if I might be making the wrong choice in their opinion. The only thing the methadone didn't take away was the bad sticky feeling in my mouth ugh. But without the rest of the withdrawal crap I can handle that. With a snap. The other hard part is is that I don't have a doctor never have so everything I do costes a lot.... But I'm ready to take my life back and be the mother I know my kids deserve more than anything. So I'm a desperate mommy and I need help. Any pointers or any words are welcome and I appreciate everything.

[ponco]

Hi again as weaver says don't take methadone you will regret it I took it for 7 months its not like pain pills at all . a couple of weeks off the pain pills you will feel fine, methadone is nothing to play with, it takes a long time to get off of, I decrease off of it 5mgs a week  for 4 months its horrible, you will get hooked on it, the worst man made opiate to get off of don't take anymore, this site got me off the methadone everyone here will guide you with your opiate wds thank you John

[usarmymedic1]

I used an 8 day detox from pain meds using methadone short term detox can help but other meds can help also like clonidine and SSRI's so why your options there are good and bad things for each

[jmidz88]

Do NOT get on methadone. It isnt meant to help us addicts it was made to protect society from crime like robbery due to desperate dopesick addicts. STAY AWAY you will never get off it unless you have months to dedicate to detoxing!

[weaver71]

The Immodium tricks your body into thinking it has opiates. Immodium is an opioid like drug that doesn't cross the blood brain barrier, it helped my stomach more than anything. Drink tons of water and get EmergenC. Amino Acids, protein drinks are easy on the stomach and help with healing and symptoms. Try not to anticipate what will happen, just go with it and you will be fine.

[SmilingBright]

I just wanted to lend my support.  I used to take loratabs then moved up to methadone.   Big mistake!!   I'm now detoxing off of dones as we speak.  It can be a B$$$$.  You can do this!!!     Praying for ya.  Chris

[KeepingFaith32]

Thanks sonrissa, ill do some searching and see what will help the most and stay away from the methadones. Maybe the tapering down will help me from getting so sick. I pray anyway.

[KeepingFaith32]

And thanks Vic, and congrats on your success. You have came a long ways. And I know I can too. I'm doing the best I can I'm just praying I don't make any mistakes along the way. Like I said before I was hooked and then quit cold turkey so I know what's to come if I do it that way. But tapering seems to make everything drag by. And my mood swing are crazy. And I hate it cause I feel like I'm taking it out on the ones I love and I hate myself for doing that. They don't need me this way and I have to change. I just pray this all ends soon.

[Sonrissa]

I think you've heard that Methadone is definitely not the way to go. For the throwing up/stomach issues, you might try some Pepto Bismol or Immodium. For me, Immodium really helped with all of my stomach issues, not just the runs. I never threw up at all. Or as Marycarmel suggested, talk to the Pharmacist. Best wishes!

[KeepingFaith32]

Thanks y'all. I think ill leave the methadone alone... And I know that trading one pill for another is never any good. I guess I was just hoping maybe a little wouldn't hurt kinda scared of what my body will go through if I go cold turkey again. And what's worse when I started the pills back again it was worse this time than the first time I was taking them. I think that's weird but it happen. Thank you all for your advice. Ill do everything I can to get through this. And ill be sure to look up the Thomas recipe. Thanks again.

[VICourageous]

Just try to give this Time. There is No miracle drug out there that is going to help..There are things to Ease it a bit better like a nice slower Taper. Just try to stay away from ALL Mind Altering Drugs..Your Brain needs time to heal so it can balance back all the rest..(Physically, Mentally and Spiritually)
Please do stay away from the Methadone. I too was on the hydo/oxys over 16 years ago. Went off of them for a few weeks only to end up playing the game to get the Methadone prescribed..This is were the last 12 years got really out of control. Snorting it with illegal Adderral was Bad, Bad and taking a Benzo to come down at night..Just have Patience. It was no cake walk for me and at my age to c/t from all 3 at once. It has been a little over a Year and it was the best choice I made and it does have its rewards..Just except the Process and try to deal with it. One day you will look back and be so happy you did not go from one drug to another..Big waste of Time and Time is SO precious in our Recovery.
Bless
Keep on going forward!!

[ROSYouralright]

Don't trade one addiction for another! Methadone is a BEAST to detox from...

[marycarmel]

You could ask the pharmacist.  I had a really rough time with throwing up and wound up dehydrated and needed IV fluids.  Maybe it's best to continue a slow taper.  Now I take Prilosec for my stomach but I'm not sure itmwould work witph withdrawals.  Make sure you drink plenty of Gatoride, juices, popsicles, whatever you can tolerate.

[marycarmel]

I have no personal experience with methadone, other than my pain management doctor suggested it at one time.  Thankfully I had already found this site and was active in the pain management forum.  After researchimg it, I said I wasn't interested.

I know methadone has probably helped some people with very bad addictions but I can't remember reading anyone who was happy they took that route.  I'm sure a lot more people who've had first-hand experience, like weaver.  Both methadone and suboxone can be very difficult to come off.

Read up on yhe Thomas recipe and it will tell you what to take to help your withdrawal symptoms.

[KeepingFaith32]

Thanks weaver, so ill leave those alone. I don't want anything worse than it is. Would there be any advice if I do this cold turkey what will keep me from throwing up? I can deal with a lot going on with my body but not that and the stomach pains. Those to send me to the hospital even when I have a stomach bug, because I'm very sensitive to throwing up. And I hate it. It usually turns to throwing up blood. And I can't or should I say I don't want to go through that again. I did the last time I quit cold turkey.. Any advice there?

[weaver71]

Sorry, I mistyped, 200-250 mgs is what I was taking, 20-26 pills a day, methadone was worse.

[weaver71]

Methadone detox was the worst experience I ever had. Years ago I was taking 20-25 mgs of loratab and/or norco. I thought it was bad when I would run out for 4 or 5 days, until methadone. I wish I had just gone cold turkey from the hydrocodone. Methadone is a long brutal detox like no other. I say avoid that drug at all costs, especially street methadone, which is what I was taking. Take a good vitamins, drink protein shakes, drink EmergenC and tons of water. Try to keep moving, taking walks or anything to keep your blood moving. You will be much better off than going the methadone route. Keep posting and keep the faith. You can do it and won't regret it.