FDA Information: Who Should Not Take Methadone (Dolophine)? Avoiding Overdose and Wrong Prescription

To avoid overdose, do not take Methadone if you:

have severe asthma or severe lung problems.

have a blockage or obstruction in your intestines.

are allergic to methadone or anything else in Methadone. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients.

What Should I Tell my Doctor Before I Start Taking Methadone?

Methadone may not be right for you. Before starting Methadone, tell your doctor about all your medical and mental conditions including a history of drug or alcohol abuse or addiction.

Tell your doctor if you:

are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Methadone may harm your unborn baby.

are breast feeding. Methadone passes through your breast milk and may harm your baby. You should choose to use Methadone or breastfeed, but not both.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may cause serious or lifethreatening medical problems when taken with Methadone. Be especially careful about other medicines that may make you sleepy, such as other pain medicines, anti-depressant medicines, sleeping pills, anxiety medicines, antihistamines, or tranquilizers. Sometimes, the doses of certain medicines (including Methadone) may need to be changed if they are used together.

Do not take any medicine while using Methadone until you have first talked to your doctor or pharmacist. They will be able to tell you if it is safe to take other medicines while you are using Methadone.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.

Heart Attack

FDA Overdose Warning: Methadone Can Cause Heart Attack and Death
Overdose risk includes heart attack in those taking methadone for pain

Side Effects

Methadone Side Effects Include Difficulty Breathing and Heart Problems
FDA information on Methadone side effects such as trouble breathing

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