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Should A Patient With COPD Ever Take Methadone For Pain

Should a patient with COPD ever take methadone for pain relief for chronic shingles or low back pain? Dose prescribed was 5 mg twice a day. After 2-1/2 days, patient has experienced some dizziness and shortness of breath. What to do now - stick it out for 72 hours, or stop the methadone? Thanks for any guidance.
Sun, 1 Nov 2015
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Should A Patient With COPD Ever Take Methadone For Pain