Stop Methadone Deaths

For a patient actively abusing opioids, a typical first dose of methadone is 20 to 30 mg (Joseph et al. 2000) and is limited by regulations to no more than 30 mg. If withdrawal symptoms persist after 2 to 4 hours, the initial dose can be supplemented with another 5 to 10 mg (Joseph et al. 2000). ................
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