Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Methadone Tablet
Methadone Tablet
| Generic name | Methadone hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Opioid analgesic |
| Forms | Tablets (1 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 25 mg strengths) |
Methadone is a long-acting opioid medicine. It is used to treat severe ongoing pain and also to treat addiction to opioids like heroin by reducing withdrawal symptoms and drug cravings without causing a strong high.
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- Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
- Doses and warnings differ by country and product
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