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A member asked:

I have been taking methadone for 5 years a high dose daily i am starting to loose me memory its very embassaing this this be caused my the methadone?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Quite possibly: Yes- your memory loss may be related to your chronic Methadone use.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Memory loss : I don't see that listed as a common side effect or adverse event. Please see you pcp or pain management physician.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 3/24/2015

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