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Using Methadone for Chronic Pain

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PM85-0686
Language
English
Creator
Pain Management Unit, QE II

Methadone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller) often used to manage chronic pain. This pamphlet explains how to take methadone, when to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose, special precautions, and side effects. 

This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-2193
La méthadone pour traiter la douleur chronique

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