that can affect the heart. Switching from other opiates to methadone can be dangerous if you are not properly evaluated. Every methadone patient should have a EKG to rule out prolonged QT syndrome (this is something you inherit).
At chronic pain forum here in the stickies I have details--- post #4.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=1120
Many doctors do NOT know about this, as it is fairly newly reported.
Methadone also can interact with other drugs to be additive to any heart rhythm abnormality that might be present. So do be careful.
If you are cleared of this, you still have to pay attention to hydration and electrolytes. Low levels of magnesium and potassium can interact with methadone as well...causing the heart to stop.
People with errors of metabolism in the liver can also have a hard time with methadone, because of its long half life.
Please be informed and aware.
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