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I was a user of opiates for 19 yrs and have been on methadone for 8 yrs I have gradually cut down every month by 5ml I am now on 15ml and my legs r very uncomfy 2 the point I can't get enuf sleep as soon as I wake up at 5.30 in the mornin I'm feelin it in my legs I DO not take my mdn until 9.30 in the mornin as I feel if I take it earlier I will withdraw more I have three 50mg tramadol is it safe to take it with mdn 1 at nite 2 get to sleep wud this help or make me worse please help as I have never taken them a friend gave them 2 me but am not sure and there is no way I want to go back instead of goin forward  this is not an option for me I wud b grateful for any advise and thanx.
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1801781 tn?1461629469
If you can call and see your doctor.  There are quite a few prescription..not addictive..meds for restless legs.  Hope it helps!
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1235186 tn?1656987798
congrats on tapering off your methadone. you are doing awesome. you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms. dont take the tramadol. treat the restless leg syndrome. take potassium/magnesium supplements. eat bananas. foods high in potassium. you can get hylands restful leg supplements. keep up the good work.
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