"Methadone, my back pain reliever" - Methadone Review & Rating
Methadone : Satisfied
| Patient: |
Female,
51 years old |
| Condition: |
Pain Relief |
| Dose and duration: |
10 mg twice daily for 8 months |
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Effectiveness
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9.0
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Ease of Use
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9.0
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Side Effects
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3.0
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Value
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8.0
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Satisfaction
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Benefits
After experimenting with a number of different drugs at different doses, I finally found relief for my chronic back pain with a twice-daily dose of Methadone. I was not inclined towards using a narcotic analgesic but nothing else worked. However, the good thing is that contrary to my fears, it does not make me drowsy and I can drive my car the normal way and can go out in rush hours.
Side Effects
Dry mouth and palpitations as well as the feeling of being tired all the time, but this was limited to only the first couple of months after starting taking Methadone pills. There is also weight gain and constipation.
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