methadone for chronic pain

[lrbubbs]

hi, my husband is on 60mg of methadone (pill form) a day for chronic back pain.  He's been on this regimen for 4 years now.  If he runs out of his pills before he gets the new script how long will the last dose of methadone stay in his system and how quickly will the "dt's" start?  I am asking because the doc had to resched his appt and he might run short and want to be prepared.  Thanks

[mr.lucky66]

he shouldn't get DT's from methadone withdrawals. It more like hot and cold and some aches and stomach pains. He is a pain pt. and not a typical drug addict who takes methadone right? all the best

[gnarly_1]

hi and welcome to the forum...as for a timeline methadone has a 36hr 1/2 life
most people can skip a day dosing and not notice it..I was also prescribed for pain
you should call the dr and make him aware of you med shortage they can probably
let you come in and get a script or mail you one to get you by...the dr knows he needs
the meds to avoid withdrawals so it shouldn't be a problem good luck and god bless
Gnarly  

[bandjusa]

in my experience ur husband should no how long his substance works.... if he takes it once a day it will last a day if he takes it twice daily every 8-12 hours.... everyone is different so its hard to answer ur question....