4,797 reports of this reaction
5.4% of all METHADONE reports
#3 most reported adverse reaction
DRUG ABUSE is the #3 most commonly reported adverse reaction for METHADONE, manufactured by VistaPharm, LLC. There are 4,797 FDA adverse event reports linking METHADONE to DRUG ABUSE. This represents approximately 5.4% of all 88,944 adverse event reports for this drug.
Patients taking METHADONE who experience drug abuse should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
DRUG ABUSE is moderately reported among METHADONE users, representing a notable but not dominant share of adverse events.
In addition to drug abuse, the following adverse reactions have been reported for METHADONE:
The following drugs have also been linked to drug abuse in FDA adverse event reports:
DRUG ABUSE has been reported as an adverse event in 4,797 FDA reports for METHADONE. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
DRUG ABUSE accounts for approximately 5.4% of all adverse event reports for METHADONE, making it one of the most commonly reported side effect.
If you experience drug abuse while taking METHADONE, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.