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Can Methadone Taken For Several Years Cause Constipation And Other Digestive Changes?
my son has been on methadone for 12+ yrs. he is now 34 yrs old, for the last 8 months at least he has had problems with his methadone not working, does have gi problems - mostly constipation - untreated except diet changes, but he was also bitten by tick 17 yrs ago - lyme tests negative (not reliable) he is experiencing bad withdrawals and pain even though on 160 ml methadone - dose level same for some time now - experiences dramatic flucuations in effects of methadone and he has been clean and sober for 5+ years, has chronic inflammation from lyme , diet helps inflammation (no sugar, --), and is anemmic for long time, but his absorbtion maybe?? not absorbing methadone?,
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
good day!
methadone does affect the gastrointestinal motility and constipation is a very common side effect of the drug and use for that long is totally understandsble. SO seeking a gastroenterologist help for readjustment of doses and diet and lifestyle modification counselling is recommended.
Take care
methadone does affect the gastrointestinal motility and constipation is a very common side effect of the drug and use for that long is totally understandsble. SO seeking a gastroenterologist help for readjustment of doses and diet and lifestyle modification counselling is recommended.
Take care
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