Franklin, NC
A 30-year-old female asked:

Why does methadone make me itch?

1 doctor answer2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Marsha Davis
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
That: Whole class of meds has itching as a side effect
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Dr. Adam Lewis
Dr. Adam Lewis commented
Neurosurgery 37 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

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