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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Methadone may cause low blood pressure. If you feel faint or dizzy, lie down. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of low blood pressure.Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or faintingConfusionFeeling weak or tiredSeizures. Methadone may cause seizures, especially if you have a seizure disorder. There are many different types of seizures and some of them are not easy to recognize. Stop taking methadone and call your healthcare provider if you have any of the following signs that a seizure is happening or could happen.Muscle twitching, jerking, spasms, tremors, or other uncontrolled movementsStiffening of your arms and legsFeeling anxious, nervous, confused, or a sense of dreadFeeling dizzy or lightheadedFalling or losing consciousnessLow Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia). Methadone can cause low blood sugar, which can be serious and may lead to death. You may need to check your blood sugar more often if you have changes to your diet, exercise regimen, or medicines for diabetes. Do not use methadone and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of hypoglycemia.HeadacheCrankiness or anxietyHungerDizziness or confusionBlurry visionSlurred speechSweatingFeeling jittery or shakinessFast heartbeatSeizures Warnings & Precautions Who should not use methadone?Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not take methadone.MethadoneDolophineDisketsMethadoseYour pharmacist can tell you all of the ingredients in the specific methadone products they stock.Lung problems. Methadone should not be used if you have severe asthma, trouble breathing, or other lung problems. Methadone can make these conditions worse.Gut Blockage. Methadone should not be used if you have a blockage of your gut (bowel obstruction) or a narrowing of the stomach or intestines. Methadone can make these conditions worse.Slowed Gut Movement. Paralytic ileus is a type of ileus where your intestines are unable to move food through them. Methadone can make this condition worse.What should I know about methadone before using it?Do not take methadone unless it has been prescribed to you by a healthcare provider. Take it as prescribed.Do not share methadone with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them.Keep methadone out of the reach of children. Methadone may cause children to have serious breathing problems and may cause them to stop breathing if they take even one dose by accident. Methadone is a controlled substance because it can be misused or lead to dependence. Store methadone in a safe place to protect it from theft. It is illegal to sell or give away this medicine.Methadone can cause physical dependence, which means your body relies on the medicine. If you stop methadone suddenly, it could lead to withdrawal symptoms, which may require you to go to the
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