have been on methadone 4 years started coming down want off any advise?

bravehearted33
#1. September 30th, 2009, at 3:07 AM.

Commit suicide and stop society paying for your habit!

Virginia M
#2. October 2nd, 2009, at 2:10 AM.

Been on it for 7 yrs, but don’t plan to taper. It was the only thing that made me a survivor aftr 35 yrs, my hausband too. But if you want to taper off, find a methadone 12 step program (they are around, ask at your clinic) and set up a program for yourself. Good luck and don,t let anybody tell you that u r a lesseor person for being an x–dopefiend . We can only stick together and give each other sopport and friendship.OK?

CG_LADY
#3. October 4th, 2009, at 3:29 AM.

I believe in the search for truth…the following monograph is what I know to be true about the use and withdrawal from methadone. I also understand that in life, the truth is constantly evolving. My 18 years on the road to recovery probably taints my judgment somewhat…but friends—I know recovery from the bottom rung. I’ve written countless e-mail replies to those of you who wish to discontinue methadone. In order to save myself time I’ve decided to write as much as I can on one, or two, pages…the truth as I see it…to assist you in your endeavor. I will be adding and subtracting as more information is made available. Certainly, you may perceive your truth to be different. If you think that going to the methadone clinic every morning to get your dose for the rest of your life…gives you quality of life…then read no further and God bless you. I assure you, the standard medical establishment does not have an answer for withdrawal. In fact, the new way of thinking is that many of you will have to be on methadone for the rest of your lives. Nothing could be farther from the truth. They will try and convince you that sudden withdrawal will cause your untimely demise. Another falsehood, although the truth is you may feel like you’re dying. I consistently work with people stopping cold turkey and have better luck than lowering the dose over time., I’ve NEVER had an in-house methadone withdrawal case leave the program early…all have gone cold turkey from 60-150 mg per day…Many do this without the aid of other mind-altering prescriptive drugs…even though I’m licensed to prescribe these drugs. There are exceptions, for those that I detox out-patient, and for those that are on other medications when they come in for treatment…I’ll cover those medications in the following paragraphs. Personally, I urge all to consider in-house Detox for methadone…especially if going cold turkey. Although in my personal experience I’ve never seen any advantage in lowering the dose over time. Especially, if one is at 45 mg or less per day. Methadone Detox can normally be accomplished in 3-5 weeks. For information on natural methadone detox, in-patient more info on site below very good luck on your adventure. You’ll be in my prayers

Elsie
#4. October 5th, 2009, at 2:34 PM.

when i came off my doctor told me to drink O.J take multivitamines. stay worm eat fruit
and try to get out for a walk each day . don’t give up if i can do it you can. good luck take it slow don’t come down to fast.1 ml every too days till your at 1 or 2 ml’s then stop you will feel sick like you have a flu.this will pass
p.s don’t forget it will all be over in ten day then you get to start over