How will I know if I have taken too much methadone?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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If you have taken too much methadone, you may start to breathe slowly, your heart may start to beat more slowly, and your skin may become clammy and cold. Taking too much can also cause severe reactions such as coma, cardiac arrest and even death. If you think you have taken too much, stop using methadone and see your doctor immediately.

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