i was recently prescribed 5mg of methadone HCI 2x a day and 10mg of oxycodone for breakthrough pain. Someone told me that methadone blocks other opiates, but then why would my Dr. put me on oxy with the Methadone?
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Is is true that methadone blocks the effects of other opiates like oxycodone?
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Hrmnee18 Jan 2012
No, not at all. You are thinking of a drug called Suboxone, it would narcotics.
I used to take 10mg of Methadone 3x a day, plus the same 10mg oyx's for break through pain. The methadone doesn't block any of the oxy. So you don't have to worry about that... If you want my personal opinion of methadaone (I took the above for five years after 7 years of oxys), friend me, and I will tell you about my experience. I just hope you are only on the meth for a short period of time. If you are planning long term, I might want to hear some of our methadone story's (mine is con, but I think there might be some pro opinions out there too). But know, no matter what your story is, or what you take or don't take, this is the most unjudgemental group of people I have ever had the priveledge to meet. Also, they are full of wonderful ideas on treating pain, whether temporary and long term. God Bless 'em! Feel free to ask any question you are interested in. This is a great site. May God Bless and keep you, Harmony
Orion8319 Jan 2012
Actually, at higher doses methadone does block the effects of any opiate including Oxycodone. I beleive the blocking dose of Methadone is 45-50 mgs a day. Suboxone does this as well. I have been on Methadone maintenance for a couple years. Methadone is schedule II narcotic that is used for pain at low doses and at high doses to block and curb the cravings of opiates such as Vicodin, Oxycontin/Oxycodone, Heroin. I dont know what kind of pain you are having but I would suggest keeping the Methadone dosage as low as possible as it is extremely difficult for most people to stop taking(myself included)
manro19 Apr 2012
I think what you mean is the methadone at a certain level blocks the ability to get the "buzz" you would feel just taking the oxycodone.Your Dr. is looking at the pain killing effectiveness,not necessarily the "buzz" ..Having been on a high dose of methadone for 5 years,I don't even bother with other opiates ,all I was ever looking for was a high.The methadone takes care of that craving (for me) and has certainly been an important tool in my recovery.
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I know this to be true, because I used to be in a methadone clinic, i was on 120 mgs daily. i took it all at one time. I took a 80 OC one day after dosing and didn't feel nothing! So, yes it is something to what you are saying, about the blocking effects of methadone, but it has to be at a higher amount.
I take 160MG a day and it is definitely a buzz-killer. And not just for other opiates. I'm unable to get a buzz off alcohol & weed. It's weird, but being free of this constant maddening pain is more important than a buzz in my opinion.