| Benton |
| (Journeyman) |
| 02/21/05 03:03 PM |
 Re: Hydro side effects, especially dental
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Yes, that Dilantin mouth looks really painfull!
Here is another site I found..
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Side Effects
Some people on methadone programs will experience unwanted symptoms during their treatment. These may be caused by the dosage they are receiving being too low or too high, which can occur particularly at the beginning of treatment. Some symptoms may also occur due to the side effects of the drug itself.
Symptoms of the methadone dose being too low may resemble having a bout of the flu. They include:
Runny nose, sneezing
Abdominal cramps
Feeling physically weak
Loss of appetite
Tremors
Muscle spasm and jerking
Goose bumps
Tears
Nausea/vomiting
Yawning
Diarrhea
Back and joint aches
High temperature but feeling cold
Sweating
Irritability/aggression/feelings of uneasiness
Difficulty sleeping
Cravings for the drug
A person who suddenly stops taking methadone may experience many of the symptoms listed above. The withdrawal symptoms usually begin one to three days after the last dose, and peak around the sixth day, but can last longer.
Symptoms of too high a dose include:
Drowsiness/nodding off
Nausea/vomiting
Shallow breathing
Pinpoint pupils
Below normal drop in body temperature
Slow blood pulse, lowered blood pressure
Heart palpitations
Dizziness
Problems with sexual functioning
Poor blood circulation
Some people may also experience certain side effects that are unrelated to the dosage including:
Sweating (clients should drink at least two quarts of water per day to avoid dehydration)
Constipation
Aching muscles and joints
Lowered sex drive
Skin rashes and itching
Sedation
Fluid retention
Loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting
Abdominal cramps
Tooth decay
Irregular periods
Side effects should diminish soon after the methadone program is completed. As with all opiates, methadone alone in its pure form will not cause any damage to the major organs of the body. Prolonged use will not cause any physical damage, apart from tooth decay.
For those with pre-existing impaired liver function (following conditions such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C infection, or prolonged alcohol use), the methadone dose may require careful monitoring.
People who are not dependent on opiates who take methadone will experience some of the short-term effects similar to those on a methadone program receiving too high a dose (as listed above).
Giving methadone to a person who is not on a methadone program is very dangerous. Even small amounts of methadone taken by someone not used to opiates can lead to overdose.
Methadone Side Effects
Even here with Methadone it says only with prolonged use and even at that it is far down the list of most common side effects.
I think it has a lot to do with Grinding of the Teeth, which is common for people on medication that gives a stimulant effect, which some people claim to feel from Hydrocodone. If the teeth are being warn away from grinding, anything will cause decay. But the medication may be causing the Grinding. My Opinion.
B.
