Does methadone interfere with good health?
Research has shown that the most significant impact to ones health as a result of long term methadone treatment is a marked improvement in general health. This is compared to opiate dependent individuals not receiving treatment. Methadone has been demonstrated throughout many years of clinical study as having a favorable safety profile. Concerns about methadones effects on the immune system, kidneys, liver, bones, or heart have been laid to rest. Methadones most common side effects constipation and sweating usually fade with time, and are not serious health hazards. Is it safe to take methadone during pregnancy? MMT during pregnancy does not impair the childs developmental and cognitive functioning, and it is the medically recommended course of treatment for most pregnant opiate-dependent women. Is methadone maintenance appropriate for all drug users? No. Methadone is a treatment for opiate dependence and is not appropriate for individuals who use but are not, and have not been, depend
