Methadone Withdrawal: Methadone Detox Facts

Question: How long does it take for methadone withdrawal,140 mg a day,cold turkey.?

(Posted by: sallyandseal on 2008-10-30 10:17:07)

I am 125 lbs and was put on way to much methadone wasn'ttreated well and they wouldn't lower my dose , so I just stopped.It's awful I am taking clonidine.

Posted by: Ernie on 2008-10-30, 10:21:24

Cold turkey puts your health at risk. Follow a doctors recomendation on slowly weaning off. Also check out suboxone.

Posted by: no.1mommy on 2008-10-30, 10:24:24

15 days is the rule of thumb. But you could have some health problems doing it on your own.

Posted by: qtpie20121 on 2008-10-30, 14:50:21

Where is your clinic? This is illegal. Cold Turkey withdrawaluse death. Read the following article... medicalassistedtreatment.org/ 474928/ 471119.html?*session*id*key*= *session*id*val* Although there are many suggestions as to detoxing from methadone there is one thing they all agree on...It should be done slowly. Here is an exerpt from an article about detox... The usual detox program for methadone requires that the patient use it as a tapering dose for 21 to 30 days. During induction, the doctor determines the right dose to overcome withdrawal. Afterward, the dose you take gradually becomes smaller, until you no longer need the methadone. The medical and counseling staff in your program can help you develop a plan for further treatment if you need it, and will guide you through the physical changes you experience during the detox period. drugpolicy.org/ docUploads/ aboutmethadone.pdf Good Luck!