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Old 10-25-2006, 12:30 PM
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There is no set normal theraputic level for methadone.To many factors are involved.I know people that take 30mgs a day and one (me actually) that takes 300mgs a day.Whatever works is the right dose. One thing that will stop a doctor from raising a methadone dose is if the patient is on a benzodiazepine (valium,librrium ect),alcohol,cocaine,barbituates.These drugs greatly increase the risk of respitory failure.There are just to many varibles to name that would determine a dose.80mgs a day is a good dose in my opinion....Dave
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