Methadone Hcl (Methadone HCl Intensol)

Alternate Name: Diskets Dispersible

Description: Methadose is an opioid medication used as a pain reliever. There is currently no generic version of Methadose available in the United States. The average cost for 1000 ml, 10 mg/mL Methadose oral concentrate is about $99. Use our free LowerMyRx coupon card and get up to 80% off your Banzel prescription at any participating pharmacy.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Analgesic, Opioid Dependency

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 10 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, heart disease, heart rhythm problems (including long QT syndrome), adrenal problems, breathing or lung problems (including asthma, COPD, sleep apnea), gallbladder problems, low magnesium or potassium in the blood, pancreas problems, stomach or bowel problems, or trouble urinating. Tell your doctor if you have a history of head injury, brain tumor, seizures, depression, or alcohol or drug addiction. This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of overdose, which can lead to deathRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Sleep-related breathing problems (including sleep apnea, sleep-related hypoxemia)Adrenal gland problemsHeart rhythm problemsLow blood pressureSerotonin syndrome, when used with certain medicinesSeizuresLow blood sugar This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully. This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation. Drink plenty of liquids to help avoid constipation. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how methadone works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Abacavir, amprenavir, carbamazepine, cyclobenzaprine, darunavir/ritonavir, desipramine, didanosine, efavirenz, erythromycin, fluconazole, fluvoxamine, ketoconazole, lopinavir/ritonavir, metaxalone, mirtazapine, nelfinavir, nevirapine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, ritonavir, saquinavir/ritonavir, sertraline, stavudine, St John's wort, telaprevir, tipranvir/ritonavir, tramadol, trazodone, voriconazole, zidovudineBenzodiazepine medicineBlood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill)LaxativesMedicine to treat depression or mental health problems (including SNRIs, SSRIs, TCAs)Medicine to treat heart rhythm problemsPhenothiazine medicineSteroid medicineTriptan medicine to treat migraine headaches, Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are also using buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine, or a muscle relaxer., This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully., This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation., Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.