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How Can Constipation And Extreme Thirst Be Treated In A Person Taking Methadone?
my husband is on methadome yet he is constipated and now he has extreme thirst. he drank 3 bags of milk in one day along with 8 cans of five alive. diabeties runs in his family. he does not have a doctor and some refuse to take him because of methadome. i am really worried.
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
Hello,
Methadone may cause constipation, irritability, vomiting,chest pain and increased thirst. It may also caused by diabetes or diabetic Ketoacidosis or infection etc.Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Avoid methadone.Get it done ECG,chest X-ray, RBS, serum electrolytes.If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Methadone may cause constipation, irritability, vomiting,chest pain and increased thirst. It may also caused by diabetes or diabetic Ketoacidosis or infection etc.Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Avoid methadone.Get it done ECG,chest X-ray, RBS, serum electrolytes.If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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