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Methadone Hydrochloride

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7.6
7.1  Effectiveness
4.9  Side Effects
7.4  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 7 Methadone Hydrochloride side effects and 4 Methadone Hydrochloride benefits.

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Effectiveness of Methadone Hydrochloride by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Methadone Hydrochloride, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 88.9% 0% 11.1%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 11.1% 88.9% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 88.9% 11.1% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 87.5% 12.5% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 11.1% 77.8% 11.1% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 87.5% 12.5% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 33.3% 55.6% 11.1% 0%
Energy 0% 11.1% 66.7% 22.2% 0%
Eyesight 11.1% 0% 77.8% 11.1% 0%
Memory 11.1% 0% 55.6% 22.2% 11.1%
Mental Clarity 11.1% 0% 66.7% 11.1% 11.1%
Pain 22.2% 11.1% 33.3% 22.2% 11.1%
Patience 11.1% 22.2% 55.6% 11.1% 0%
Sexual Health 11.1% 0% 55.6% 33.3% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 75% 25% 0%
Sleep 10% 10% 40% 30% 10%
Stress Level 10% 10% 50% 20% 10%
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Commonly Reported Methadone Hydrochloride Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Constipation 25% 0% 50% 25% 0%
Depression 55.6% 33.3% 0% 11.1% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 77.8% 0% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
Drowsiness 55.6% 33.3% 0% 0% 11.1%
Dry Mouth 57.1% 28.6% 14.3% 0% 0%
Fatigue 66.7% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 11.1%
Headache 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Insomnia 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Lethargy 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Movement Problems 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Spasms 66.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 0%
Nausea 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 40% 40% 0% 20% 0%
Sweating 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Tremors 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Methadone Hydrochloride Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Addiction 50% 16.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0%
Confusion 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Spasms 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Reduced Libido 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Methadone Hydrochloride
30 Sep 2011 helps severe back pain.
   —Posted by Randall Kimbrough
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23 Mar 2011 100% SATISFIED W/O IT I WOULD BE DEAD OR IN PRISON
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29 May 2010 It has enabled me to tolerate my pain more easily.
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