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WhatÕsHow if the dose is too low?The ideal methadone dose will: 1) relieve with-drugged or Òhigh,Ó and, 3) take away the hungeror craving for opioid drugs. However, this usuallyDuring the first few days or longer, as thecle or joint aches, trouble sleeping, nausea, cramp-ing or diarrhea, or drug craving.tell clinic staff of this discomfort, because it mightovermedication?Of much greater concern, and potential harm, istoo much methadone. Symptoms of overmedica-drowsiness or Ònodding-offÓ; slowed or difficultbreathing; a slow heartbeat; mental confusion; or,energy and ability to stay awake long hours alsomay indicate overmedication.just ignore them or try to Òsleep them off.Ó TheMMT clinic staff should be notified immediately.with methadone can cause poisonous effects (toxi-there a ÒbestÓamount of opioids you were using. Your metha-individual is different in how much they need andhow rapidly their dose is increased to that level.This brochure was developed by the editorial staff ofAddiction Treatment ForumMallinckrodt Inc., a manufacturer of methadone. It is not intended as medical advice for individual problems, andappropriate MMT clinic staff should be consulted regarding For further information on addiction and recovery issues, visit the Addiction Treatment Forum ©2003 Clinco Communications, Inc.PB014Methadone is an effective and safe medication whenproperly used, with a long history of success. You cando your part by. . .¥never taking any new medication or health productwithout first checking with clinic staff;¥avoiding all illicit drugs and alcohol;¥ honestly telling clinic staff how you are feeling eachSpecial note to Òsignificant othersÓ:¥Watch for any symptoms of methadone over-the MMT clinic staff is notified.¥Due to accumulation, mild methadone over-medicationtoday may lead to more serious toxicity during the next¥Call for immediate emergency assistance if yourloved one has trouble breathing, cannot stay awake,¥Tell responding personnel that the person hasrecently started on methadone, and of any otherdrugs that might have been taken.At any time, bring your questions and concerns to theattention of MMT clinic staff. They are there to helpmake starting on methadone as safe and comfortable W hat can you do? Forum ADDICTION TREATMENT WhatWhatIs