Methadone vs Oxycontin, Which Has Worse Usual Side Effects, Which Is More Dangerous and Why?
Question by callmeporter: methadone vs oxycontin, which has worse usual side effects, which is more dangerous and why?
im wondering, my doc put me on methadone, woke up in the middle of the night felt like i was breathing no oxygen , drowning,
which is worse for you, oxynontin or methadone, what are the usual bad side effects of either drug, trying to decide which side effects i can live with
thx
this does help some, i have a huge tolerance, i currently take about 5 norco 10/325. 2to3 times a day, they no longer work obviosuly so i need something alternative, i dont like the methadone
Best answer:
Answer by Julie
I think oxycontin because you can easily get hooked to them.
short term oxycontin- are constipation, nausea, sedation, dizziness, vomiting, headache, dry mouth, sweating, and weakness. Taking a large single dose of an opioid could cause severe respiratory depression that can lead to death.
Long term oxycontin- Chronic use of opioids can result in tolerance for the drugs, which means that users must take higher doses to achieve the same initial effects. Long-term use also can lead to physical dependence and addiction — the body adapts to the presence of the drug, and withdrawal symptoms occur if use is reduced or stopped.
Methadone Short Term- Restlessness, pupil contraction, blurred vision, dizziness and skin itchiness.
Methadone Long Term- Respiratory depression is the chief hazard associated with methadone hydrochloride administration. Methadone’s peak respiratory depressant effects typically occur later, and persist longer than its peak analgesic effects, particularly in the early dosing period. These characteristics can contribute to cases of iatrogenic overdose, particularly during treatment initiation and dose titration.
Hope i have helped!
Answer by bonnie b
mathadone can kill you—if you take too much
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