Things you should consider when taking Methadone.
- Do not consume alcohol or medicines that contain alcohol
- Be careful when driving, operating heavy machinery or doing anything that requires you to be alert. Methadone, like many other medications, can slow thinking and reaction time and make you drowsy
- Store methadone at room temperature and away from light
- Always take methadone in the exact dosage amount and form you have been prescribed
- Take steps to prevent children from accidentally taking methadone
- Never give methadone to anyone else even if the person has similar symptoms or suffers from the same condition as you because it can be dangerous
- Dispose of unused methadone by flushing it down the toilet
Suddenly stopping or going off methadone treatment can be dangerous. Patients should talk to their doctors first. To minimize withdrawal symptoms, health professionals can work out a plan to gradually reduce the medication.
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