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Suggest Remedy For Lack Of Sleep And Increased Appetite While On Methadone
I just this past week started taking methadone for chronic pain. I have been taking oxycodone but it wasn t controlling the pain. Since I started the methadone, I feel much better, but I am having a couple of side effects that are bothersome. I am having trouble sleeping and I am eating everything in site. is this normal. Thank you
Thu, 7 May 2020
Hello,
As per my clinical experience, methadone is an opiate used for variety of pain disorders, during phase of de-addiction time and others. The side effects of insomnia (lack of sleep) and increased appetite are in concern with methadone. Addition of melatonin (3 mg) with this at bed time will help for sure.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my clinical experience, methadone is an opiate used for variety of pain disorders, during phase of de-addiction time and others. The side effects of insomnia (lack of sleep) and increased appetite are in concern with methadone. Addition of melatonin (3 mg) with this at bed time will help for sure.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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