Is it normal to be losing weight after detoxing from methadone?

[Penelope14]

Is it normal to be losing weight after detoxing from methadone? While on methadone I was a fit 5'3 115 &  over the past month I,ve lost almost 15 pounds, which is ok, but I really dont want to lose any more weight, & I do eat but not like I did on methadone, any recomondations & is this normal? Penelope

[s10sittnondubs]

I gained 25 pounds while on and now being off everything and still eating almost the same have lost the 25 pounds back.  I think it happens to a lot of people just make sure that you are still getting the essential vitamins your body needs.

[ladyboop]

Yes, I put on weight the 1st time I used the methadone.. Alot of people do.. Ther are a few that do not put on weight. I would eat alot of sweets.. I did not gain any this time...
As long as you are eating you meals, you should be fine.. I think you are just taking off what you had put on...

[sadinmichigan]

yes it absolutely is..methadone actually makes the average person put on weight, just the nature of it and now that your off..your body will lose some . How long has it been now?? I am sooooo happy for you..Are you still having trouble eating?