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Shaking, Lack Of Sleep, Diarrhea, Forgetfulness. Off From Methodone. Guide

I cold turkeyed from methodone. I was on it for two years. I've made it through 3 months now. I've had coding problems twice.I don't remember stuff that I do. I went to sleep standing up! Is this a side affect? Shaking, no sleep, diaharrea. My girl friend is mad at me for saying things I don't remember. What's going on?
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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You have been taking methadone for last two years and then suddenly stopped taking it. Methadone is an opioid drug and it cause dependence and sudden stoppage cause withdrawal syndrome. You are having symptoms like shaking, insomnia, diarrhea and these are withdrawal syndrome. There is need for some replacement drug. I would recommend you to consult a Psychiatrist for expert opinion. Medicines like tremadol hydrochloride help to improve the tremors and other symptoms of withdrawal. Other medicines like low dose benzodiazepines help in anxiety. Consult a psychiatrist for opinion.

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Shaking, Lack Of Sleep, Diarrhea, Forgetfulness. Off From Methodone. Guide

Hello Welcome to HCM You have been taking methadone for last two years and then suddenly stopped taking it. Methadone is an opioid drug and it cause dependence and sudden stoppage cause withdrawal syndrome. You are having symptoms like shaking, insomnia, diarrhea and these are withdrawal syndrome. There is need for some replacement drug. I would recommend you to consult a Psychiatrist for expert opinion. Medicines like tremadol hydrochloride help to improve the tremors and other symptoms of withdrawal. Other medicines like low dose benzodiazepines help in anxiety. Consult a psychiatrist for opinion. Thanks