The FDA has reviewed reports of death and life-threatening side effects such as slowed or stopped breathing, and dangerous changes in heartbeat in patients receiving methadone.
Possible Side Effects of METHADONE:
Call your healthcare provider if you have any of the following symptoms and they are severe.
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Abdominal pain
Get Emergency Medical Help If You Have:
- Trouble Breathing
- Shortness of Breath
- Fast Heartbeat
- Chest Pain
- Swelling of your Face, Tongue or Throat
- Extreme Drowsiness
- Light Headedness When Changing Positions
- Feeling Faint
Methadone hazards
The major hazards associated with Methadone consumption include but are not limited to, respiratory depression, systemic hypotension, respiratory arrest, shock, cardiac arrest and death.
