Ask your doctor about alternatives ~ There are many other effective pain relievers on the market, do not just accept Methadone because it's cheaper...cheap is not always better ~ For addiction consider Suboxone, Buprenorphine, inpatient treatment, or detoxification...know that embarking on MMT is developing a new addiction that may be harder to overcome then your current one Mixing other Medications or Drugs with Methadone can be deadly ~ Methadone is contraindicated with many medications you may need to take...please click here for listing of drugs (may not be complete) ~ Over the counter cough and flu medicines have been deadly mixed with Methadone ~ Benzodiazepines such as (Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Restoril etc..) are the most common drugs found in the deceased victim ~ Even taking other medications as prescribed with Methadone can kill ~ Be wary of mixing certain herbal supplements and grapefruit juice with Methadone Methadone is Cardio Toxic ~ Insist on regular EKG's and ECG's from your doctor while on Methadone ~ For additional information on the cardio toxicity of Methadone, QT Prolongation, and Torsades de Pointes please see the research articles Medical Conditions ~ Notify your doctor if you have Asthma, Sleep Apnea or high blood pressure prior to accepting Methadone Treatment ~ If you are overweight you may have an increased risk for respiratory depression or sleep apnea while on Methadone Support Systems ~ Notify your friends and family that you are taking Methadone ~ Ask your doctor for a prescription of NARCAN (this is the overdose antidote) during the induction phase (first 2 weeks of treatment) you are at increased risk for overdose and death    Call your doctor ASAP if you are experiencing    1. Migraines / Headaches     2. Difficulty / Shallow or Slow Breathing     3. Pinpoint Pupils     4. Vomiting / Nausea     5. Drowsiness     6. Disorientation / Dizziness     7. Limp Muscles     8. Itching / Hives / Rash     9. Seizures ~ Advise family and friends to call 911 immediately if they hear a loud, strange snoring or gurgling sound coming from you while you are sleeping ~ If you are feeling faint or nodding out (falling asleep spontaneously) do NOT take more Methadone ... contact your doctor and do NOT drive Mallinckrodt MSDS Sheet