Akash Patel Akash Patel Asked 6 months ago

Does oxycodone cause weight loss?

I've been prescribed Oxycodone for pain relief, and I've actually lost some weight recently, which was unexpected. Is it possible for Oxycodone to cause weight loss as a side effect?

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Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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At the hospital where I get my treatment, the doctors always tell us to report any sudden weight changes. If you are losing weight rapidly while on this medicine, please consult your specialist immediately. It is better not to guess.

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Losing weight without hitting the gym sounds like a dream, but doing it through heavy painkillers is definitely not the way! It is probably just because of nausea or loss of taste. Enjoy some light home food and get well soon!

Pooja Sawant Pooja Sawant Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, sometimes these heavy medicines cause so much nausea that you don't feel like eating anything. Naturally, weight loss can happen because of that. You should tell your doc about this lack of appetite, ho na.

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Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Bro, my cousin was on some heavy pain meds after his leg surgery and he literally stopped eating because of stomach upset. He lost a lot of weight in just two weeks. Definitely talk to your doctor if you can't keep food down.

Deepak Gupta Deepak Gupta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it can cause nausea and loss of appetite, which might lead to some weight loss. Please let your doctor know.

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Suresh Prabhu Suresh Prabhu Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Managing my high blood pressure has taught me that any sudden weight loss needs a proper checkup. Strong medicines can affect your appetite or cause nausea, leading to eating less. Keep a log of your meals and show it to your doctor.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I track my daily calorie intake and weight on an app, and I noticed that when my friends were on strong painkillers, their appetite dropped significantly. If your calorie intake is going too low, try tracking it to make sure you are getting enough nutrition.

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