They will first reach what is considered steady state at about:

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Methadone elimination has very large patient to patient variability. A slow metabolizer of methadone who metabolized at t1/2 = 40hr. Is given a starter dose. They will first reach what is considered steady state at about:

1. 2.5 days

2. 6.5 days

3 4.5 days

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