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What Causes Fainting While On Methadone?

My daughter in law was on Methadone for about two days - and she started to just pass out and sleep for days - she has not taken it since Sunday - she has stopped it - but today these were her symptoms : Unsteady walk - couldn t keep eyes open - sat on couch and went toward her knees - speech not good - are these symptoms of coming off Methadone with just a few days use
Fri, 31 Aug 2018
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Hi,

I cannot say definitely without seeing her but certainly narcotics cause sleepiness. They are quite dangerous if used with other depressants such as benzodiazepines.

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What Causes Fainting While On Methadone?

Hi, I cannot say definitely without seeing her but certainly narcotics cause sleepiness. They are quite dangerous if used with other depressants such as benzodiazepines. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.