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Does opiates cause weight gain?
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Opiates slow you: Opiates are sedatives. They slow your metabolism. They can also be depressants, leading you to eat. It is harder to exercise while on opiates or pain pills.
Answered 2/2/2018
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Do : Opiates cause weight gain? Usually the other way around as they cause nausea and vomiting. Also some of the side effects are dysphoria and sleepiness. It is not known to be a appetite stimulant.
Answered 11/28/2017
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