Avoid Switching Methadone Products in Patients With Opioid Use Disorder
Health Canada is warning about the risk of withdrawal symptoms when switching methadone formulations in patients with opioid use disorder.
This is based on case reports of patients having withdrawal symptoms after switching between methadone liquids...Metadol-D, Methadose, and Sandoz-methadone...even after being stable for years.
The concern is that some patients may experience withdrawal symptoms...and turn to street drugs to alleviate cravings OR quit their treatment program altogether.
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