Little-known Effect of Methadone Feb 14, 2007 9:22:00 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by stillatlarge on Feb 14, 2007 9:22:00 GMT -5 Methadone is often given to lung cancer patients because in addition to anesthetizing the pain it takes away the sensation of being starved for air. Very dangerous.