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by Mom2littleangel, Apr 30, 2009 12:51PM

If a person is on procainamide to control their arrhythmia, can or should they be given methadone to wean them off of morphine? This person had surgery so morphine was given for pain not because of an addiction. From my research, I don't think these drugs should be mixed. I'm trying to understand why the doc would want to do this. Docs not providing clear answer and seems to be avoiding me. I would appreciate any help.

Thanks!

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by Jerry_NJ

, Apr 30, 2009 07:35PM

To: Mom2littleangel

Strange behavior for a doctor in my opinion. I'd think about getting a new doctor and in the meantime you could ask the pharmacist filling either or both of the prescriptions about taking them together.

It appears your doctor believes it is safe to take the two drugs, at least that's what I get from your brief post.

by Mom2littleangel, May 01, 2009 09:35AM

To: Jerry_NJ

Thanks! I should ask a pharmacist. I don't think the doc knows what she is talking about. She didn't seem educated on methadone and could not answer my questions which worried me. Thanks again!

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