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How Can One Withdraw From Methadone?

I need he;p coming off methadone ..I already know the patent answers but I am having PAWs terrible life-threatening withdraws ...I am on 80mgs a day and haven t missed a day in three years, I go to a clinic... I am having some bad health problems with swelling of my extremities ... have QT I am self-diagnosed, I don t have insurance, I do have a little money and I am afraid I won t live long enough to enjoy,,,
posted on Wed, 2 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If you suddenly stop taking methadone, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, runny nose, sweating, muscle pain, widened pupils, irritability, anxiety.
You may be having withdrawal if within the first 30 hours that you stop taking methadone.
This medical condition is not life threatening so dont worry.

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How Can One Withdraw From Methadone?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you suddenly stop taking methadone, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, runny nose, sweating, muscle pain, widened pupils, irritability, anxiety. You may be having withdrawal if within the first 30 hours that you stop taking methadone. This medical condition is not life threatening so dont worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.