i need help

I am taking 5mg of methadone 3 times a day and i am starting tomorrow at what times though out the day should Itrake it.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Oral methadone can be given every three to 12 hours. So if you are prescribed 5mg thrice a day, then you can take them 8 hours apart. So, this means you can take at 6am, 2 pm and 10pm. However, it is best to ask your doctor and time the medication. Take care!

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