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On Methadone. Get Hot Flashes Suddenly, Lightheadedness, Shaky, Sweaty, Nauseous, Weakness, Vomitting. Also Hypoglycemis. Cause For Symptoms?
I m a 27 year old man. I am on methadone , 65mg daily. Mornings I ride to my methadone clinic about 45 minutes away, I m fine on the way there, then on the way back, when I m nearly home, I get hot flashes suddenly, I get very lightheaded, shaky, sweaty, nauseous and weak, then I usually vomit . It s not my dose because I m fine every other day I take it. It s days I ride there and take it. I am hypoglycemic, and I m wondering if that s what s causing it.
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Hi,
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the symptoms you mentioned seem to be side effects of methadone. you better cosult your doctor and decide whether to stop using for few days or tailing off over a period of time
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic
the symptoms you mentioned seem to be side effects of methadone. you better cosult your doctor and decide whether to stop using for few days or tailing off over a period of time
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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