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methadone and Dysgeusia

methadone has been researched along with Dysgeusia in 1 studies

Methadone: A synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)
methadone : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of dextromethadone and levomethadone. It is a opioid analgesic which is used as a painkiller and as a substitute for heroin in the treatment of heroin addiction.
6-(dimethylamino)-4,4-diphenylheptan-3-one : A ketone that is heptan-3-one substituted by a dimethylamino group at position 6 and two phenyl groups at position 4.

Dysgeusia: A condition characterized by alterations of the sense of taste which may range from mild to severe, including gross distortions of taste quality.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Past research suggests that people with opioid dependence show increased consumption of sweet food, but it is unclear if this is influenced by altered taste preference and/or taste perception."1.62Associations between opioid dependence and sweet taste preference. ( Garfield, JBB; Lubman, DI, 2021)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (100.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Garfield, JBB1
Lubman, DI1

Other Studies

1 other study available for methadone and Dysgeusia

ArticleYear
Associations between opioid dependence and sweet taste preference.
    Psychopharmacology, 2021, Volume: 238, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Dysgeusia; Female; Food Preferences; Humans; Male; Methadone; Middle Aged; Opiate

2021