Review the side-effects of Methadone as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting and sweating.
Body as a Whole - Weakness, swelling and headache.
Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, slow/fast heart rate, ECG abnormalities, flushing, heart failure, low blood pressure, palpitations, vein inflammation, QT interval prolongation and fainting.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation, dry mouth and tongue inflammation.
Metabolic - Weight gain.
Central Nervous System - Agitation, confusion, disorientation, emotion, anxiety, sleeplessness and seizures.
Respiratory - Lung swelling and respiratory depression.
Skin - Itching, hives and rash.
Eye and ENT - Hallucinations and visual disturbances.
Genitourinary - Absence of menstrual periods, reduced sexual activity and/or impotence and urinary retention or hesitancy.
Dolophine, Methadose
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting and sweating.
Body as a Whole - Weakness, swelling and headache.
Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, slow/fast heart rate, ECG abnormalities, flushing, heart failure, low blood pressure, palpitations, vein inflammation, QT interval prolongation and fainting.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation, dry mouth and tongue inflammation.
Metabolic - Weight gain.
Central Nervous System - Agitation, confusion, disorientation, emotion, anxiety, sleeplessness and seizures.
Respiratory - Lung swelling and respiratory depression.
Skin - Itching, hives and rash.
Eye and ENT - Hallucinations and visual disturbances.
Genitourinary - Absence of menstrual periods, reduced sexual activity and/or impotence and urinary retention or hesitancy.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Methadone
Methadone(Dolophine) generic is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for moderate to severe pain. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.Trade Names for Methadone
International :
Dolophine, Methadose
