Opiate Withdrawal: Methadone & Heroin Facts

Question: Will opiate withdrawals cause weight loss?

(Posted by: on 2008-05-13 23:34:19)

Can the withdrawal symptoms from Opiates (lortab) cause weight loss? And how long should i expect these withdrawals to last?

Posted by: Cookie1456 - erowid,com on 2008-05-13, 23:45:29

Opiate withdrawals can be very uncomfortable if one used them in excess. Opiate withdrawl do cause reduction in appetite and the length can vary usually lasting a week or so. I had a hellish experience with oxycodone withdrawl, shititng constantly and insomnia for 4 days straight, course I was using them recreationally. The withdrawal with vary on how strong the drug is, how long it was used, and how it was used.