itching with methadone - Pain Management Message Board

cobrapc · 04-25-2009, 10:41 PM

My itching comes and goes throughout the day just like the drowsy spells. With the pain relief I'm feeling I don't care if I do itch. I've been on 20mg of methadone for less than a week and I can't believe the difference in my life! There really needs to be some positive media coverage on methadone. People need to remember; before you take any new drug with methadone, script or OTC, ALWAYS, ALWAYS ask the Dr. that handles the methadone script. Some mixes can kill.

Executor · 04-26-2009, 07:53 AM

Welcome to the boards! Many here have a wide variety of experiences and thus, can offer lots of support and guidance.

Itching is a side effect of all narcotics. Ask your Doc first, but you should be able to take an OTC antihistamine...Such as Claritin. I'd be careful of the older antihistamines, such as Bendadryl....Can be sedative in nature.

Once your body adjusts to the new med, the itching should subside. Glad to hear you're getting such relief from the med.

Regards,

Ex