What is Methadone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: MethadoneBrand:
Methadone is an opioid analgesic that may be used for the management of moderate-to-severe pain; detoxification and maintenance treatment of opioid addiction.
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How do members experience Methadone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 160 | 47 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 93 | 40 | |
| Drug use disorder | 37 | 15 | |
| Back pain | 11 | 9 | |
| Pain in lower back | 10 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 33 | |
| Weight gain | 13 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 10 | |
| Drowsiness | 8 | |
| Chronic constipation | 7 | |
| Excessive sweating | 7 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 22 | |
| Moderate | 55 | |
| Mild | 57 | |
| None | 37 |
Member evaluations
Dieann63
evaluated on Jul 27, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for chronic pain: Major
- Side effects: None
foottraffic
evaluated on Jun 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
lbarbeedoll
evaluated on Dec 21, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for degenerative disc disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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