Methadose for Opiate Withdrawal User Reviews

• stu...
• May 9, 2020

"I was on methadone for 2 years after a 10-year addiction with heroin. I was up to 130mg. I went down 2mg every 4 days. It took almost a year, but I am off of it now. However, I do take Xanax when I get 'anxious'. I think most of the desire is mental at this point, not physical. But my counselor tried everything to keep me on it, even though I was doing fine. They didn't believe me. I was observed every week with my urine test. I was never praised for my success, only given that 'well, I hope you know what you're doing, we're here for you when you stuff up'. That hurt. I was so proud of my success, but all I got from my counselors is 'well, we'll be here when you mess up' - that is no confidence at all. So, I believe it's just a money maker. They told me I would be back on dope, well, it's been 2 years clean so I won."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2014

"I have struggled with addiction my whole life and no matter how I try, I cannot abstain for long on my own. Methadose has made this a walk in the park. I have my life back. I can be in the moment and experience life (good or bad) as it comes. I consider Methadose a life saver."

• Ivy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2020

"I was on opiate pain medications for 15 years for degenerative disc disease. Because of insurance, my oxycodone 30 mg and fentanyl 50 mcg patches were cut off. I panicked, what was I going to do for pain and withdrawal?!? Suboxone never worked for me in the past, it just made me sicker. HOWEVER!! I found methadone (Methadose is the liquid concentrate solution of methadone). It has literally changed my entire perception of pain meds. It controls my pain, keeps me from being sick, and it makes me not crave other opiates. I have more energy now than before and consider this drug a miracle."

• jet...
• February 26, 2014

"I've been on methadone for over 27 years, and all I can say is that Methadose saved my life. If not for the clinic I go to, I probably wouldn't be writing this opinion right now. This medication has helped me to lead a normal life after 15 years of addiction."

• sei...
• April 18, 2012

"Methadone is wonderful for opiate withdrawal and pain management. My doctor had prescribed me Percocets and OxyContin for a year for pain. When she cut me off, the withdrawals were too much. She recommended methadone for the pain and withdrawals. I have been on methadone for 1 year 7 months and been clean for one year since May 2012. The benefits include withdrawal and pain management, but side effects may include weight gain, but it does subside once you are on a stable dose, eat properly, and exercise daily. Good luck to everyone who is on methadone, it works!"

• jus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2012

"I was a heroin addict for four years, and I lost everything, including my family. Methadone helped me get my family back. If you are struggling with addiction, I highly recommend methadone, it saved my life."

• xxv...
• September 25, 2014

"Methadone has once again helped me get clean for almost a year. I detoxed off of it 12 years ago, and yes, it was tough but possible. Take it nice and slow when detoxing and consider a blind detox so you can't convince yourself you're feeling a drop in your dose. If you can afford Suboxone, I would suggest that over Methadone for easier detox."

• dwe...
• November 5, 2009

"Methadone/Methadose saved my life. I was taking 3-6 OxyContin a day intravenously. Ever since I went to the clinic and started taking Methadone/Dose, I no longer have cravings or symptoms of withdrawal. I can finally live again and not hurt the ones I love."

• USA...
• April 26, 2008

"After years of opioid pain medication for severe back trauma, I had to stop taking the meds as I felt myself not in total control. Methadone has helped me stop taking the opioid pain meds, thank God! It isn't a 'wonder' drug, but it DOES control cravings and sickness."

• jus...
• December 15, 2009

"I have to agree it is a good medicine to detox on, however, your detox from the Methadose is going to be a long, hard road. Unless you are planning on staying on it forever, you can count on a long, hard withdrawal. It does work wonders for pain, but when you move away or get cut off, it lands you in a situation of finding another doctor to write for it or the dreaded methadone clinics that charge $11 to $15 a day! Wonderful for pain, even got me up and mobile."

• Anonymous
• October 14, 2011

"Only bad side effect... it takes all the water out of your intestinal tract, so when you go to take a dump, it's like squeezing out a very hard, dry brick! And it is NO JOKE! I highly advise drinking lots of water beforehand to lower the effects of this."

• can...
• May 7, 2015

"I'm a heroin addict for almost 2 years, my tolerance is 1.5 - 2 bundles a day. One day someone told me if you're hooked on dope, you're going to lose everything. I was like, nothing is stronger than me and my will, I never thought that such a thing can control your life. You feel like a prisoner. My daughter is almost one year old, and the last time I saw her was over 6 months ago. My wife moved out, and I'm about to lose them for good. I can't live like that anymore. It's so hard. I've tried Suboxone, but I think I should try methadone first 'cause it's stronger, and my habit is bad. I want to kick this addiction as fast as I can, and I don't want to be hooked on meth or Suboxone for more than 6 months. I'm just asking you for advice: start with methadone or Suboxone?"

• kas...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 15, 2015

"I'm at 110 mgs a day, kept me clean from other opiates now for a year, only downfall is that it doesn't seem to last as long as I need it to, by the early evening I feel down and weak and not to mention the dry constipation.... But really how can I complain? I'd take a little weakness and dry shit any day over the life I had during my addiction. Not only has this helped me with an addiction but with chronic back pain, I have degenerative disc disease, ruptured, slipped, and bulging disc in my back, for the most part Methadose controls my severe pain... I thank God for it but I truly don't want to be on this my entire life.. 26-year-old female."

• was...
• October 25, 2010

"I was taking 12 to 20 ROXY 30 mg a day for 5 or 6 years. It all started when I was in a car crash and then a motorcycle wreck. I was taking it for my pain to help me, and then when I tried to get off the medicines, I didn't know that it was going to be this hard. I thought just ''STOP'' and that's it, but no, I was so sick and so on. My friend told me about the methadone clinic, and I started to go there, and since then I have changed big time, and I know what I'm doing and so on. Thanks, God, for methadone."

• Anonymous
• March 31, 2010

"I go to a treatment center and get methadone as a tool to help me with my addiction. It keeps me from withdrawing and helps a lot with cravings and urges. I strongly recommend this drug to anyone with an opioid addiction."

• Ind...
• July 26, 2009

"While methadone/methadose does do its job very well, it is not the best medication for withdrawal of opiates. Suboxone is a newer drug that works very well for the suppression of withdrawal symptoms. Suboxone is an agonist and antagonist as well. Not only does it work to suppress withdrawal symptoms of opiate withdrawal, but it also acts as a deterrent from using any opiates because it is a blocker. It is a sublingual pill that is absorbed under the tongue, and you should not eat or drink anything for 20 minutes before or after, as it will decrease the drug's potency."

• Aan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 30, 2018

"Methadone has been great for me. It's important to get a stable dose, as a lot of people are afraid to be on a high mg. But whatever it takes to get you to not use is key. If you're on a low dose but still using, then what is the point? So don't beat yourself up, just work with your doctor. It's nice not to go through withdrawal, and not to mention it is great when the drug-seeking behavior finally is over with. Do yourself a favor, and if you're struggling with addiction, try this."

• gar...
• September 4, 2015

"I've been on methadone linctus for 27 years now. The dose has varied as the roundabout of doctors and care workers has come and gone from 50ml [1mg to 1 ml] right up to 140ml. It, for me, has been a chemical ball and chain holding me to a chemist and a doctor. It rots your mind and body away slowly. I wish they had just given me pharmaceutical heroin and be done with it. Methadone, in my opinion, is the most vile drug. Use Subutex always. I am too old now, and it wasn't about when I started to take it from one who knows. Subutex is the way to go."

• Two...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 30, 2018

"For around 5 years of my life, I was an extremely bad heroin addict. It completely and utterly ruined my life, to the point where I attempted to commit suicide by ODing on dope and Xanax. I've been on methadone close to two years now... I have my family back and am working on rebuilding my life. Unless you have tried and failed with suboxone, going to a rehab, etc., you have no business being on methadone. If you're taking something like Lortab, try and kick it yourself, or do a low dose suboxone taper. Methadone can turn you into a lifetime opioid addict. I had tried everything. Suboxone/subutex made me very sick, and I had tried to quit in every way possible, even 30 days inpatient. I'm scared about coming off, but with a support system I've seen it done successfully. I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO DOUBT THAT METHADONE SAVED MY LIFE."

• Anonymous
• July 15, 2011

"I was a bad drug addict for many, many years until we (husband and I) found methadone. My husband is gone because of lung cancer and was taking it up until his death, but I am still taking it and am very glad to be drug-free."

• Nik...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 7, 2021

"I was struggling with addiction for six years, I couldn't stop. I lost my house, my kids, and all my friends are dead. I was in and out of jail. I'm currently on my third year of going to a methadone clinic. NOT A SINGLE RELAPSE!!! NOT A SINGLE USE OF NEEDLES AGAIN!!! I have my kids, and I have a two-year-old little boy now. I focus all my energy on my children and can ACTUALLY BE A MOM WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT MY NEXT FIX. I felt guilty for going to the clinic, and one day I told the nurse how I was feeling. She is a very nice and honest lady. She said, 'Nik, do you remember what you went through when you were actively using other drugs?' I said yes, ma'am. She said, 'How much had your life changed since you started the program? Because I can see you haven't failed a single drug test.' I said, 'I have my life back now.' She said, 'Then don't feel guilty. If it works for you, don't worry about what anyone else thinks. You take this to help you, just like a person in pain would take it when they need it.' It gave my life."

• Gre...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 18, 2014

"I have been on Methadone for 13 years and it is the only drug that helped me, and doctors say I will always be on this medicine. One dose of 150 mg in the morning and I am great all day and night!"

• lor...
• October 17, 2008

"I was using up to 15 Lortabs a day until a friend referred me to a local clinic. I never thought I would come clean. It's amazing that I have no cravings for Lortabs or Loricets anymore."

• Anonymous
• June 23, 2010

"I was addicted to heroin and doctor-shopped for prescription opioids. Been in a clinic for over a year and haven't used a thing. It saved my life."

• Anonymous
• September 17, 2009

"Methadone is a wonder drug. It got me away from taking 20 Percocet a day. Now I only take 1 methadone every 3 days."