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FALSE: Methadone is not worse for the body than heroin or other opiates. Opiates as well as methadone are non-toxic, yet both can be dangerous if taken in excess but this is true of everything, from aspirin to food. Methadone is safer than street opiates because it is a legally prescribed medication and it is taken orally. By contrast, illegal street drugs often contain many harmful additives that are used to “cut” the drug and when taken intravenously, puts users at risk of blood transmitted diseases.
FALSE: Methadone, like most narcotic medications, is a nervous system depressant and has several side effects. These include: constipation, increased sweating, and dry mouth among others. These side effects often go away over time or with medication level adjustments and do not cause permanent damage.
FALSE: The body has a natural mechanism for protection against disease, called the immune system. Methadone does not damage the immune system. Methadone is the only narcotic that does NOT damage the immune system. In fact, several studies suggest that HIV-positive patients who are taking methadone are healthier and live longer than people who are using other opiates and not being treated with methadone.
This prescription cannot be renewed. Call your doctor if you experience continued pain after stopping taking methadone. You should schedule regular appointments with your doctor if you are taking this medication regularly to ensure that you don't run out.
Tell your doctor and any lab personnel before you have any laboratory tests, especially those that involve methylene Blue.