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Swelling In Ankles And Feet And Red Dots On Skin. Is This A Side Effect Of Methadone?

my child has just gotten into a methadone clinic, for drug abuse. today is day 3 dosing with methadone. He just called me, telling me that his ankles and feet are swelling, and tiny red dots are on his skin,...and is very itchy...could this be a side effect of the methadone,
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Yes these may be side effects of drugs but fairly safe once he is in clinic do not worry about these
Doctors will take care trust them
Thanks for contacting HCM Take Care
Dr Lal
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Swelling In Ankles And Feet And Red Dots On Skin. Is This A Side Effect Of Methadone?

Hello Yes these may be side effects of drugs but fairly safe once he is in clinic do not worry about these Doctors will take care trust them Thanks for contacting HCM Take Care Dr Lal Psychiartist