Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD and CRPS) Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes Type I) and Causalgia (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes Type II)(RSD and CRPS)

 
 
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Old 05-19-2009, 07:19 PM #10
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Methadone is the only opiate that affects QT of heart.

So you should have a EKG before starting it, and avoid drugs that are additive for this effect.

Dehydration and low potassium and magnesium increase this risk.

This website has complete lists of drugs, and explanations:
http://www.azcert.org/medical-pros/d...drug-lists.cfm

Otherwise methadone is a viable opiate alternative. Just use it safely.


Hello Mrs. D

I have to ask, because I don't understand your statement, and was even more confused by clicking on the site.

What exactly is QT of the heart?
And why is Methadone the only opiate that affects this?
(sounds kind of tough to believe). As the site you linked us to pointed out,
just because a drug is NOT listed, might only mean it has not been tested.
Methadone has certainly been around Long Enough for the medical community to know
more about it than they do about most other drugs! Especially the newer, more expensive ones, that end up on the streets.

Of course, everyone in this discussion has advised safe use of this medication, it's a strong drug.
However, Opana, and other's newer to the market, have far less safety trials, (and the test of time) behind them!

For now, I'll stick with Methadone, so long as I need it.
Thanks for your concern, and, respectfully, look forward to your explanation of my questions, or perhaps you can direct me? Thanks Again! (Always looking for more info!)
You're a big help!

Be well!


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