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With dirt, coffee grounds, or cat litter, then place the mixture in a sealed plastic bag and throw the bag in the trash. You can also ask your healthcare provider about safe disposal kits and where you can get them.What should I tell my healthcare provider before using methadone?Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if methadone is right for you.In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following.Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following.Head injury or brain tumorSeizuresLiver, kidney, or thyroid problemsDifficulty urinating (peeing)Drink large amounts of alcohol or alcohol use disorderMental health problemsHistory of misusing street or prescription medicines or living with someone with this problemHeart problems, including heart rhythm problemsPancreas or gallbladder problemsSubstance use disorderBreathing problemsDiabetesElectrolyte imbalance, such as low levels of potassium or magnesiumOther Medicines and Supplements. Methadone may interact with other medicines and supplements. Before using/taking methadone, tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. See the Interactions section for more details.Pregnancy. Methadone may cause harm to an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should take methadone while you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. If you take methadone on a regular basis during pregnancy, your baby may have withdrawal symptoms that can be life-threatening. Tell your healthcare provider if you took methadone during your pregnancy, especially near the end of your pregnancy.Breastfeeding. Methadone passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should take methadone while breastfeeding. Interactions Does methadone interact with foods or drinks?There are no known interactions between methadone and foods or non-alcoholic drinks.Do not drink alcohol or use over-the-counter medicines that contain alcohol. The combination of methadone and alcohol may cause life-threatening breathing problems.Does methadone interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?Medicines that can cause QT prolongation, which is a potentially dangerous heart rhythm problem, such as amiodarone, erythromycin, or sotalolA mixed agonist/antagonist or partial agonist opioid analgesic, such as buprenorphine (Butrans, Sublocade), butorphanol, and others, which is used to treat certain types of pain or opioid use disorderA monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 2 weeks, which is a medicine usually used for depression or Parkinson’s diseaseA benzodiazepine, such as clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium and others), or lorazepam (Ativan and others), which is a medicine used for anxiety, muscle spasms, or
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