Methadone: One Pill Can Kill.

“One pill can be lethal.” Dr. Lynn Webster analyzed methadone deaths nationally, and he says that the main problem is with new users. The drug doesn’t kick in right away, tempting overdose. “Often it has to be started at a rate that’s not adequate to cover the pain.”   So, Webster says, doctors need to strongly warn patients not to chase pain with more drugs. “Or, if a doctor prescribes too much medicine, you may not wake up two to three days after you start your prescription.” By “not wake up,” Webster says he means “die.”

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