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Having Fast Heart Beat And Allergic To Percocet. Advised To Take Methadone Instead Of Morphine. Is It Safe?
Brief Answer:
Methadone is not advisable.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
It is recommended not to consume Methadone if you are allergic to any of the opiates, which includes Percocet (oxycodone), morphine, hydrocodone, Dextropropoxyphene etc.
Also, Methadone may cause severe Hypotension (which is not good for you, as you have already low blood pressure) including orthostatic hypotension and syncope in ambulatory patients.
Though it is infrequent, Methadone may cause increased heart rate which is not good for you (as you already have fast heart rate).
Methadone usage is associated with numerous side effects and adverse reactions and so I personally think that it is not a TOTALLY safe drug. Please find the link below which shows up the types of adverse reactions it may produce -
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Lastly, I suggest you to approach your treating physician and discuss the issues.
Hope I have addressed your query. Happy to help further
Regards
Methadone is not advisable.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
It is recommended not to consume Methadone if you are allergic to any of the opiates, which includes Percocet (oxycodone), morphine, hydrocodone, Dextropropoxyphene etc.
Also, Methadone may cause severe Hypotension (which is not good for you, as you have already low blood pressure) including orthostatic hypotension and syncope in ambulatory patients.
Though it is infrequent, Methadone may cause increased heart rate which is not good for you (as you already have fast heart rate).
Methadone usage is associated with numerous side effects and adverse reactions and so I personally think that it is not a TOTALLY safe drug. Please find the link below which shows up the types of adverse reactions it may produce -
" WWW.WWWW.WW
Lastly, I suggest you to approach your treating physician and discuss the issues.
Hope I have addressed your query. Happy to help further
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1996
Answered : 2148 Questions
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