Question 1

i take 108mg of methadone can i take alli to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Alli: can be taken but you should watch for jaundice and monitor fat soluble vitamins (A D K and E) as these may become deficient over time. Best to take this medication under physicians supervision. Don't take if pregnant.

Question 2

please help. i am taking methadone for pain management, 70mg daily, and i need to know if i can lose weight on it by excercise and healthy diet. ?

Accepted Answer

Methadone: Sure you can eat healthy and exercise when you are on Methadone.

Question 3

i want to loose weight but i'm on methadone what can i do. in one yr. i've gained 80 pounds. is there a dirty pill that can help or what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Dirty pill?  Do you mean diet pill?  The answer to weight loss is to take in fewer calories than you consume.  I suggest a dietary consult and increased exercise.

Question 4

what to do if i'm taking a high dose of methadone, and have gained a bunch of weight because of it?

Accepted Answer

Excercise: It will also help you to feel better.

Question 5

if i took 5mg methadone monday morning, would it still be detectable in my urine friday? i am 5'3" 130 lbs, if weight makes a difference

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Methadone has a 2-1/2 day half-life and can easily still be detectable several days later.

Question 6

#why does methadone make u gain weight?

Accepted Answer

It should not: Opinates/narcotics in general don't have weight-gain as a side effect. They actually can suppress appetite a bit and people may lose wt while on these meds. For some, taking Methadone may allow the person to return to normal functioning (ie the person was doing drugs) which may including working, socializing/eating more and thus wt gain. Consult doc as u may have thyroid problem now. Good luck.

Question 7

does it make it harder to loss weight by exercising and eating healthy when on 170 mg of methadone? i can't loss this 16lbs i gained in 4 months.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: That's a high dose and will interfere with the function of the hypothalamus and reduce the levels of anabolic hormones like testosterone and estrogen.  This can less to increased appetite, decreased metabolic rate and weight gain.

Question 8

can 7 months of methadone treatment for heroin addiction cause a large weight gain? eating reasonably. swelling in hands & feet.

Accepted Answer

Looks like it did.: Methadone in and of itself does not usually cause weight gain and certainly not a large gain.  However, the preceding heroin may have caused significant weight loss which makes it appear that Methadone caused weight gain. Swelling in hands and feet is concerning for lots of other things including malnutrition, chronic liver, kidney and heart disease in addition to a host of inflammatory disorders.

Question 9

i'm taking methadone. can't cut from 20 to 10mg & stay. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Methadone: You probably have to stay on 20 mg.

Question 10

how much time do i need to wait to take suboxone after taking methadone?

Accepted Answer

That depends on how: Long you were on Methadone and on what dose. Suboxone (buprenorphine) will precipitate withdrawal in people who are dependent on other opioid drugs. Methadone is very long-acting, and precipitated withdrawal can occur even days after your last dose if you were on Methadone long-term. Tapering Methadone down to 30 mg or less, and waiting 2-3 days (until withdrawal is present) is safest way.

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A member asked:

I take 108mg of methadone can i take alli to lose weight?

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Please help. i am taking methadone for pain management, 70mg daily, and i need to know if i can lose weight on it by excercise and healthy diet. ?

A member asked:

I want to loose weight but i'm on methadone what can i do. in one yr. i've gained 80 pounds. is there a dirty pill that can help or what do you suggest?

A member asked:

What to do if i'm taking a high dose of methadone, and have gained a bunch of weight because of it?

A member asked:

If i took 5mg methadone monday morning, would it still be detectable in my urine friday? i am 5'3" 130 lbs, if weight makes a difference

A member asked:

#why does methadone make u gain weight?

A member asked:

Does it make it harder to loss weight by exercising and eating healthy when on 170 mg of methadone? i can't loss this 16lbs i gained in 4 months.

A member asked:

Can 7 months of methadone treatment for heroin addiction cause a large weight gain? eating reasonably. swelling in hands & feet.

A member asked:

I'm taking methadone. can't cut from 20 to 10mg & stay. what can i do?

A member asked:

How much time do i need to wait to take suboxone after taking methadone?

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