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Can Methadone Cause Memory Loss?

I have son who said he is in a methadone clinic for treatment- he is an addict- just found out he is getting treated with methadone for his addiction- he is not himself for the last month- said they have to lare ower the dose- he cannot function- losses everything- memory is affected- only eating sweets- cant stay awake- not making any sense- too relaxed- are these side effects of meth treatment?
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Methadone is an opioid medication. It is used as a pain reliever and as part of drug addiction detoxification and maintenance programs.
The most commonly observed adverse reactions with its use include light headedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting and sweating. It does not known to cause memory loss per say.
Some of the side effects that can occur may not need medical attention as the body would adjust to the medicine during treatment and such side effects may go away.
In case any of the symptoms are bothersome, kindly consult your doctor for its evaluation and management.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Can Methadone Cause Memory Loss?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Methadone is an opioid medication. It is used as a pain reliever and as part of drug addiction detoxification and maintenance programs. The most commonly observed adverse reactions with its use include light headedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting and sweating. It does not known to cause memory loss per say. Some of the side effects that can occur may not need medical attention as the body would adjust to the medicine during treatment and such side effects may go away. In case any of the symptoms are bothersome, kindly consult your doctor for its evaluation and management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.