What are the Side Effects of Methadone Treatment?

Like many medications, methadone has a number of potential side effects. Fortunately, most of these side effects are tolerable or go away after a few days of treatment. These side effects fall into two categories. Side effects that are mild and you do not have to worry about unless they do not go away and side effects that you have to tell your doctor about immediately.

Mild Side Effects

According to the Mayo Clinic, mild side effects are side effects that usually go away on their own and do not need medical attention. They are just byproducts of your body adjusting to your medication.

Physical Mild Side Effects

Mild weight changes can occur while on methadone.

The physical mild side effects of methadone are:

tunnel vision
blurred vision
halos around lights
mild weight changes
night blindness
lack of strength
irregular or stopped menstruation in women
weird color perception
inability to keep an erection in men
unusual redness, soreness, or swelling of the tongue
overly bright lights
constipation

There might be other physical side effects. If you notice anything unusual make sure to speak to your doctor.

Mental or Emotional Side Effects

The mental or emotional side effects are effects that are more psychological than physical. These are:

anxiety
depression
confusion about orientation such as identity, place, or time
decreased interest in sex
restlessness
agitation
irritability
false sense of wellbeing

All of these side effects should go away shortly after starting your treatment. The higher your methadone dosage, the more severe side effect, call 800-678-5931(Paid Advertiser) , to find a treatment center that can help you with your methadone treatment.

Serious Side Effects

Methadone has some serious side effects, according to the National Library of Medicine. Some of these side effects are physical and some are mental. It is important to call your doctor immediately if you are going through outpatient treatment or tell a staff member if you are in inpatient treatment, if you experience any of these side effects.

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Serious Physical Side Effects

Tell your doctor immediately if you experience:

black stools
convulsions
seizures
swelling of the throat or mouth
difficulty breathing
difficulty swallowing
extreme drowsiness
wheezing or difficulty catching your breath
dilated veins in your neck
fainting
irregular heartbeat
blue lips, fingertips, or skin
tenderness on any part of your body
unusual bleeding such as during urination, bowel movements or while coughing
muscle pain or cramping
tingling or numbness in your extremities
trouble urinating

The serious physical side effects indicate something is very wrong such as an allergic reaction or intolerance to the medication.

Serious Mental Side Effects

Serious mental side effects indicate there is something psychological is going on that needs to be checked out by a doctor. These side effects are:

extreme confusion
extreme anger or rage
hallucinations

Finding a Treatment Center to Help with your Transition to Methadone

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