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Can Methadone be used for pancreatic cancer pain?
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Methadone is simply a narcotic anlegesic, or in other words it is a pain killer that is similar to morphine, oxycodone, codeine ect... It is a very effective pain killer because it has a very long half-life, meaning it stays active in the body for a long time.
Morphine may ease pain for 4 to 6 hours where Methadone may be effective for 12 to 16 hours. It comes with it's attendant complications however, including narcosis, constipation, sleepiness and the danger of overdose and addiction.
If you are experiencing pain don't be reluctant to tell your doctor. In this day and age there is no reason for you to be in pain.
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