Hema Mehta Hema Mehta Asked 6 months ago

Can methadone cause cirrhosis of the liver?

My uncle has been on methadone for a long period of time as part of his treatment. Recently, his liver test results haven't been good. Could methadone cause cirrhosis of the liver?

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Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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I was on methadone therapy for a while under strict medical supervision and my liver reports remained normal throughout. My doctor did mention that existing liver issues like Hepatitis can make things worse, but I can't give medical advice, so please ask your specialist.

Brijesh Mishra Brijesh Mishra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Bhaiya, methadone khud seedhe liver kharab nahi karta hai, par agar pehle se koi bimari ho toh dhyan dena padta hai. Aap kisi acche doctor se milkar apna checkup karwayein, sab theek ho jayega chinta mat kijiye.

Divya Nair Divya Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, my liver is probably screaming from all the black coffee I drink to stay awake, but methadone alone shouldn't cause cirrhosis unless there is some pre-existing issue. Just get some proper sleep and let your doctor handle the reports.

Vikram Nair Vikram Nair Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Managing my diabetes has taught me that the liver processes everything we consume. Methadone itself won't cause cirrhosis, but poor metabolic health, fatty liver, or heavy drinking can make it look worse. Focus on a balanced diet and regular liver function tests.

Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about this. Methadone is actually quite safe for the liver when taken at the prescribed doses. Just avoid alcohol completely and get your routine blood tests done to be safe!

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Rohan Sen Rohan Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I was actually reading about this online out of curiosity! It turns out methadone isn't directly toxic to liver cells like some other substances, so it shouldn't cause cirrhosis by itself. But definitely check with a practitioner to be 100% sure.

Ayush Verma Ayush Verma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My uncle was on methadone and the doctors said it doesn't directly cause cirrhosis of the liver. But yeah, if someone drinks heavily or has hep C while taking it, then the liver gets totally wrecked. Better to stay safe and consult a doc.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hey there! Methadone itself is generally processed by the liver but doesn't cause cirrhosis on its own. Just keep a positive attitude, eat healthy, and keep your doctor updated on how you feel! 🌸

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