Franklin, NC
A 30-year-old female asked:
Why does methadone make me itch?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
That: Whole class of meds has itching as a side effect
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Dr. Adam Lewis commented
Neurosurgery 36 years experience
Almost all opioid analgesics cause histamine release from mast cells in the skin which leads to itching and flushing. This is temporary and resolves over time.
Jul 8, 2014
Last updated Jul 8, 2014
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