Methadone: Methadone Facts

Question: I'm on methadone and getting 23 theeth pulled, can i also take a pain killer with it?

(Posted by: jewels on 2009-06-10 15:27:10)

It's not for me but my friend and i'm very worried if he takes pain killers for his theeth pulling while on methadone He is taking methadone because he had major surgery, not because he's a drug addict. THANK YOU FOR YOU CONFERING MY QUESTION.

Posted by: iraq51 on 2009-06-10, 17:28:46

23 teeth at one time....! Damn, I hope your friend can take something other than mthadone for the pain....

Posted by: Amber C on 2009-06-10, 15:31:14

Maybe "he " shouldn't be on meth in the first place! And maybe "he " should have taken care of "his " teeth!

Posted by: dryozac on 2009-06-10, 15:34:11

Methadone is a narcotic which is used in the treatment of heroine addiction. Methadone is also considered to be a pain killer and can only be prescribed by a doctor. Many people run into serious problems mixing Methadone and pain killers because they are unaware of how dangerous Methadone can really be. Alone, Methadone is the number one drug for overdose, beating both cocaine and heroine. Mixing Methadone and pain killers can result in decreased lung function. Depending on the dosage and the pain killer taken, the patient can become very uncomfortable after mixing Methadone and pain killers. People who use Methadone for pain will often take other pain killers as well. Just be careful not to overdose yourself.

Posted by: r_cereceres on 2009-06-10, 15:38:17

He should not until he consults a doctor or pharmacist. Everyone is different so a doctor or pharmacist would be able to determine if his body can take it.

Posted by: dr.dank on 2009-06-10, 16:10:55

WELL IM SURE YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT..BUT I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND UNLESS YOU CHECK WITH YOUR DOC FIRST. JUST IF YOUR IN PAIN DOUBLE UP ON THE DONES

Posted by: Dennis J on 2009-06-10, 22:44:11

My experience with methadone is that it creates havoc with my stomach. Combining methadone with other pain killers as well as combining any combination of pain killers can and will cause one to over dose and possibly cause some serious damage. Consider too, that the prolonged use will most likely cause problems with your relationships as well. Believe me!