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Does Painkillers Cause Weight Loss And Loss Of Appetite?

Yes, My Brother has had a large weight loss over 12 Months and has no appetite. He is on quite strong dosages of Painkillers and other medications. He has had a lot of tests, without finding anthing sinister. Can the medication cause such weight loss????
posted on Wed, 16 Mar 2016
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Hello,

Pain killers are not known to cause loss of weight. Probably he has lost weight from a previous conditions that has caused him to have pain.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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Does Painkillers Cause Weight Loss And Loss Of Appetite?

Hello, Pain killers are not known to cause loss of weight. Probably he has lost weight from a previous conditions that has caused him to have pain. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician