A 49-year-old member asked:
what do you suggest if i'm taking a high dose of methadone, and have gained a bunch of weight because of it?
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A few things might: Work to help. One is to evaluate whether you still need to be on the dose of Methadone that you are. If you have been stable for a while, you should consider some modest dose reductions. Weight gain is dose-related with opiates, including methadone. Losing weight on Methadone is no different than losing weight without it - diet ; exercise, but you may need fewer calories ; more exercise than most.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What to do if i'm taking a high dose of methadone, and have gained a bunch of weight because of it?
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Dr. James Schuh answered
Specializes in Anesthesiology
Excercise: It will also help you to feel better.
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