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What are the symptoms of methadone overdose?

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Body as a whole

muscle spasticity

Respiratory

difficulty breathing

slow, shallow and labored breathing

stopped breathing (sometimes fatal within 2-4 hours)

Eyes, ears, nose, and throat

pinpoint pupils

bluish skin

bluish fingernails and lips

Gastrointestinal

spasms of the stomach and/or intestinal tract

constipation

Heart and blood vessels

weak pulse

low blood pressure

Nervous system

drowsiness

disorientation

coma

What is methadone dependency?

As an opiate, regular use of methadone causes physical dependency - if you've been using it regularly (prescribed or not) once you stop you will experience a withdrawal. The physical changes due to the drug are similar to other opiates (like heroin); suppressed cough reflex, contracted pupils, drowsiness and constipation. Some methadone users feel sick when they first use the drug. If you are a woman using methadone you may not have regular periods - but you are still able to conceive. Methadone is a long-acting opioid; it has an effect for up to 36 hours (if you are using methadone you will not withdraw for this period) and can remain in your body for several days.

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