Methadone instead of Oxycontin

[MamaBlaze]

My husband has been taking Oxycontin 10mg for a couple of months now. They are now wanting him to change to Methadone10mg. Is it safe to change? How long should he wait between his last Oxycontin and his first Methadone?

[james708]

Once you go methadone you will notice that your other will be okay for awhile.  Just for awhile and will get to the point that they cannot remember what they said.  Tread lightly on this treatment.  I have learned the hard way and choose not to go there again.  Follow what the doc says but when you start to see changes let the doc know so you can avoid bad problems.  Changing is good and I hope the best for you.

[nick30]

I will try to find the adhesive cleaner you speak of, thanks. I have been trying to get a tan and don't want lots of funny red patches all over me.

[inpain41]

PLEASE DO NOT LET YOUR HUSBAND TAKE METHADONE, UNLESS HE WANTS TO LOSE ALL OF HIS TEETH AND LET HIS BONES GET SOFT AND BRITTLE NOT TO MENTION THE MOOD SWINGS! ALL OF THESE THINGS CAN HAPPEN AS I HAVE SEEN WITH MY OWN EYES! MAYBE TRY FENTANYL, MAKE SURE TO USE THE MYLAN BRAND. IT HAS NO GEL AND STICKS BETTER THAN ANY OTHER BRAND, IT COMES IN DOSES OF 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg AND 100mcg. I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU!!  GOD BLESS...

[BOK2Bjan]

Well, I just wrote you a response and lost it - it's floating out in cyberspace - but not in your direction I don't imagine. --  Yes, they have us by the short and curlies - no doubt - but Obama will make it worse I have a feeling! lol  When I had to stop the fentanyl, my insurance co. said both the patch AND actiq were only for cancer patients from then on.  It seems unfair - given that many cancer patients have less pain than so many.  I know I have more than many of them - but I have so many different diseases pulling on my nerve endings at once!!! :(  BUT - I have such a strong sense of humor that as long as I keep distracted and laughing etc., I'm OK - but when the pain takes center stage - oh my - it can really get me down.)  Yesterday was bad - my son's graduation - and he's got a lot of problems due to the abuse we suffered (mostly me - and only me physically).  He was crying last night about some things and I feel so helpless.  I feel good that I've been helpful, but you can only do so much.  Anyway - my hand was really in pain (see pic on my profile) even tho it was a lot better than the couple days before.  I took a pic after it had already gotten a lot better (always goes that way) but it still is a bummer.  Scleroderma really messes with your hands.  I don't think I have a body part that isn't effected by some disease - seriously - not an organ - nothing.  I DIGRESS!  I believe I was talking about sense of humor!  I think I'll have to prove that another time!!! lol.  

Hey - I've got something from my pharmacist you might try to get the gummy stuff off your skin from those patches.  They use it in hospitals and it is wonderful.  "detachol" adhesive remover.  Comes in 4 oz bottle and you squirt small amount on cotton ball (or other such thing) and rub on your skin and whala - it comes off.  Much better than when I used to gouge the stuff off with my fingernails - only to end up with giant red marks all over!  I didn't care unless it was summer and I wanted to wear a swim suit or sleeveless, but still - it can start to look like you're a bad art project!  Try it - might like it.  Oh dear - must go - some nerve endings need attention.

Blessings, Jan

[jmsl5]

Googone does the same thing. You can find it in some grocery stores.  Application is the same as well.

[nick30]

nah never used actiq, they are rarely prescribed over here. really only for cancer patients i think. I have all those funny red squares on my body where my patches have been lol. i wish they would dissappear quicker. $600 a box, whoah. they cost me $5. full price here is still only $155. the big pharm companies really have you by the short n curlies huh? feel sorry for eveyone who has to pay such obcene(?) amounts for drugs.

[BOK2Bjan]

Been there - done that!  I was on the patch for a couple years - at a high dose, actually, but my insurance doesn't cover it anymore.  We (when married) bought it for a while @ over $600/box along with my $1000/mo insurance premium.  Needless to say, as a divorced medicaid user, it no longer is an option.  The Avinza is great at a higher dose.  I actually got tired of cleaning off all the sticky stuff etc.  Glad you're happy with your patches - I'm GLAD you can get them!  Have you ever used actiq suckers for breakthrough?  Take care

Blessings, Jan