This is the only long -lasting pain medication that has worked for my severe chronic pain and small nerve neuropathy. In my opinion it out lasts any other pain medication that is on the market even newly approved medication by the FDA. Published: September 30, 2007 ::

My pain is excriciating;I have degenerative disk disease RA-OA a herniated disk on sciatic nerve I have 18 & still counting broken crushed fractured bones my pain seems insufferable and I cannot say I haven't prayed not to wake another day. If not for Dolophine perhaps I would not be here it saved my life! Published: February 11, 2008 ::

I gave this med 5 stars, but I want off of it. I've been on 100mgs for over 6 years working up to that dose from 10mgs. I started to reduce my dosage and got down to 20 mgs. I hit the bottom rung and my pain level went sky high. Well I really had a hard time with my neck pain at 40mgs, but wanted off of this drug. I contribute my Gallbladder problems and my bad teeth on this drug. My PCD wants me to stay on this drug and to up my dose to where it "Masks" the pain again. I asked for something else to control my pain, but he said this is about the best there is. I tried all the other stuff, I even became "addicted" to Oxycontin and other narcotic pain relievers. I also used Morphine for breakthrough pain, but weaned myself off of it without my Dr knowing it. I just want to live narcotic free, but don't think that's possible. Sometimes I wish I could close my eyes and never wake up, but I know that's not possible at this time. That's my experience with this drug, oh that and trying to get it refilled is a PITA!!!!!!!! Published: March 21, 2009 ::

I have take Methadone for chronic back pain. I was on oxy-contin, but really became too fond of the way it made me feel. My dosage has increased regularly over the years, which my doctor says is common w/ opiates. I am on 220mgs daily, divided into 3 doses. It can be difficult fulfill Rx's, not every pharmacy carries much of it. I have had to be without it for a day or two, and by the 2nd day the withdrawl starts & you feel quite bad. But this is the best solution, considering the pain I was in & the depression that comes w/ it, left me unable to function. I don't feel like I took anything at all as far as euphoria goes so I feel safer on it. I do become more tired than usual. I recommend this drug highly. Published: January 30, 2009 ::

I have incredible pain from degen. disk, worsening arthritis in both hips, extreme arthritis in rt. shoulder, entire arm, wrist & hand (all had severe injuries in the past) I went up the ladder of pain meds to Morphine, and the pain was still enough to keep me exhausted, really lacking motivation, & flat in bed several days a month at least. Recent change to Methadone/Dolophine has given me a new lease on life! MUCH more effective pain management, and gone is the relentless exhaustion. I am sleeping better at night, more active and motivated in the day, and enjoying substantial reduction in pain. No (bad) side-effects at all. Bottom line, I guess, is that I have renewed interest in Life!! Published: September 28, 2008 ::

Curious, who gets methadone simply for pain? I experienced a fractured vertabrae leading to a multitude of back and hip problems and after years on oxycontin my Dr. put me on methadone for both maintainence and pain. The withradrawal was absolutely horrid. There is no easy way to get off this drug without swapping it for an equally addictive alternative. Do not start this therapy unless absolutelty necassary. You become way to dependant. Published: May 29, 2009 ::

This medication is much better than the Dilaudid and Fentanyl I was taking as it brings me back down to earth, where the other medications were less effective with more psychological side effects. Thi medicine really works well for pain all around, without the narcotic shock instances of other opiods for pain Published: May 13, 2009 ::

i have been rear-ended while driving too many times to count. my spine is damaged & degen from top to bottom. i was given everything from naprosyn to a combo of 200mg ultram & 3200mg vioxx daily for about 2-3 years. with methadone i can function again, after 5 years of use i am addicted to the same 10mg as when i started. on days when the pain intensifies i will take up to 30mg (but, will avoid driving). i never have stomach problems due to usage, i have not become a "junkie" and can in fact function at a high level of competency. if i have to take up to 30mg for a couple of days, i will decrease the dosage over a 3 day period. common sense? this medication is for me, a blessing. Published: October 28, 2008 ::

I became addicted to the drug and the dosage had to be increased Published: October 13, 2008 ::