How Soon Does Methadone Start to Work for Withdrawal?

If it is being taken to relieve the symptoms of withdrawal, the effects of methadone treatment can be felt in as little as 30 minutes. Methadone will reach its peak efficiency after about four hours, and it will continue to work in a person's system for about 24 hours.

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Article reviewed by Jerri Farris Last updated on: Nov 20, 2009

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