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A member asked:
#why does methadone make u gain weight?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
Answered 9/11/2019
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Methadone: Use of methadone does not cause weight gain in everyone. Females tend to have more issues with increase in body mass index than males when on maintenance Methadone (https://www.journalofsubstanceabusetreatment.com/article/S0740-5472(14)00218-9/pdf). Weight gain may be related to water retention & some people on methadone begin to eat more healthy foods as their over-all health improves.
Answered 9/11/2019
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