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Is Methadone Along With Hydromorph Contin Harmful?

I am getting methadone from a methadone Dr, I also get pain meds ( Dilauded & hydromorph-contin from my family Dr due to a Very Messed up back. My family Dr knows about the methadone, and my methadone Dr said if I need pain meds to see my family Dr. I went to pick up my meds today, and a methadone Dr (whom i never met, it was over the computer, I ve only ever seen my regular Dr for methadone in person) This other lady Dr called my pharmacy and told them not to release my meds!!!?? And that I m doube doctering? I m TERRIFIED now. Having panic attacks. What do I do?
Mon, 23 Mar 2020
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Hi,

Yes, if taken together they can be harmful. Taking opioid analgesics like hydromorph contin together with other opioid medications like methadone that also cause central nervous system depression can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, coma, and even death. Talk to your family doctor to prescribe effective alternate pain medicines that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment to safely use both medications.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Is Methadone Along With Hydromorph Contin Harmful?

Hi, Yes, if taken together they can be harmful. Taking opioid analgesics like hydromorph contin together with other opioid medications like methadone that also cause central nervous system depression can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, coma, and even death. Talk to your family doctor to prescribe effective alternate pain medicines that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment to safely use both medications. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician