thanks artist...i will take that to my dr and see what he says..he is not a big fan of using methadone as i have asked him for it in the past.... and he rejected it saying he doesn't want me on that...or dilaudid...says it is too strong???? i said"stronger than vicoden es?" i have cut down on that alot was up 10-12 per day... almost 2 every 4 hrs.. and functioned???