Stay Alert for Blood Sugar Problems With Methadone

May 2022

Low blood sugar will be added to the list of potential risks with methadone...due to a recent safety review by Health Canada.

Labelling will now caution about this concern in patients taking methadone for opioid use disorder or chronic pain.

But don't expect patients on methadone to change therapy...so far, the risk of low blood sugar seems very rare.

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Listen for Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines in Children
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Dermatology Watch for Allergic Skin Rashes Caused by Topical Meds
Wound Care Know How Products for Pressure Ulcers Stack Up
Opioids Stay Alert for Blood Sugar Problems With Methadone