How do members experience Methadone?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain 156 47
Fibromyalgia 93 40
Drug use disorder 33 26
Back pain 11 9
Pain in lower back 9 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Constipation 33
Weight gain 13
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 10
Drowsiness 8
Chronic constipation 7
Excessive sweating 7

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 22
Moderate 55
Mild 60
None 45

Member evaluations

kimberely4

evaluated on Apr 02, 2003

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain: Major
  • Side effects: Severe

jillwagner

evaluated on Sep 27, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for peripheral neuritis: Major
  • Side effects: None