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Methadone

Methadone is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

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What it's used for

Methadone hydrochloride tablets are used to manage severe and persistent pain that requires an opioid analgesic when other options are inadequate. Due to serious risks, their use is reserved for patients where alternative treatments are not sufficient.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

An opioid overdose reversal agent may be considered based on risk factors, and the medication should only be prescribed by healthcare professionals knowledgeable in long-acting opioids.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Boxed warning / key safety info

Methadone carries serious and life-threatening risks, including addiction, abuse, misuse, and life-threatening respiratory depression.

Common side effects

Serious side effects include addiction, abuse, misuse, life-threatening respiratory depression, QT prolongation, and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Methadone 40mg Soluble TabletMethadone 5mg Tablet

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

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Tab is a membership and prescription-discount program—not insurance, and not a substitute for it. $0 pricing applies to medications on the current covered generic list with active membership, at participating pharmacy locations nationwide or through mail order, and is subject to change. Mail-order home delivery is preferred for recurring prescriptions; activation, availability, and delivery timing apply. This page is for general reference, drawn from FDA-approved drug labeling, and is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician can determine if a medication is right for you.