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methadone and Sex Disorders

methadone has been researched along with Sex Disorders in 24 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Hypogonadism was found in 68 % of the participants, and about 68."5.38Depression, Testosterone concentration, sexual dysfunction and methadone use among men with hypogonadism and HIV Infection. ( Amini Lari, M; Faramarzi, H; Marzban, M; Parsa, N; Shams, M, 2012)
" Methadone is a medication-assisted treatment used to treat opioid dependence and chronic pain."5.05The effect of methadone on the hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis and sexual function: A systematic review. ( Ortman, HA; Siegel, JA, 2020)
"Bupropion is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor which can potentially improve erectile function among male patients on methadone (MMT)."2.87Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Bupropion as Treatment for Methadone-Emergent Sexual Dysfunction in Men. ( Loh, HS; Ng, CG; Ong, TA; Sulaiman, AH; Yee, A, 2018)
"Methadone has been recognized as an effective maintenance treatment for opioid dependence."1.48Plasma Testosterone and Sexual Function in Southeast Asian Men Receiving Methadone and Buprenorphine Maintenance Treatment. ( Danaee, M; Loh, HS; Ng, CG; Riahi, S; Sulaiman, AH; Yee, A, 2018)
"Methadone dosages were recorded among heroin-dependent patients on maintenance treatment."1.43Sexual Dysfunction in Men Receiving Methadone Maintenance Treatment: Clinical History and Psychobiological Correlates. ( Donnini, C; Gerra, G; Leonardi, C; Manfredini, M; Maremmani, I; Somaini, L, 2016)
" We wanted to explore if the Opiate Dosage Adequacy Scale (ODAS) is a helpful instrument in methadone titration."1.43The opiate dosage adequacy scale for identification of the right methadone dose--a prospective cohort study. ( Koc, J; Reichel, V; Reimer, J; Schlote, F; Verthein, U; Walcher, S, 2016)
"Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) has become an important modality of substitution treatment for opioid addicts in China since 2006."1.39Sexual dysfunction during methadone maintenance treatment and its influence on patient's life and treatment: a qualitative study in South China. ( Chen, J; Chen, W; He, Q; Hu, P; Jahn, HJ; Li, X; Ling, L; Xia, Y; Zhang, D, 2013)
"Hypogonadism was found in 68 % of the participants, and about 68."1.38Depression, Testosterone concentration, sexual dysfunction and methadone use among men with hypogonadism and HIV Infection. ( Amini Lari, M; Faramarzi, H; Marzban, M; Parsa, N; Shams, M, 2012)
" Drug intervention should be on a regular schedule--avoid prn dosage of pain medications."1.27Dilemmas in managing prostate carcinoma (Part II): Metastatic disease. ( Ahmann, FR, 1985)

Research

Studies (24)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19909 (37.50)18.7374
1990's1 (4.17)18.2507
2000's1 (4.17)29.6817
2010's12 (50.00)24.3611
2020's1 (4.17)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ortman, HA1
Siegel, JA1
Farnia, V2
Tatari, F1
Alikhani, M2
Yazdchi, K1
Taghizadeh, M1
Sadeghi Bahmani, D2
Karbasizadeh, H1
Holsboer-Trachsler, E1
Brand, S2
Yee, A3
Loh, HS3
Danaee, M1
Riahi, S1
Ng, CG3
Sulaiman, AH2
Ong, TA1
Ebrahimi, A1
Golshani, S1
Trajanovska, AS1
Vujovic, V1
Ignjatova, L1
Janicevic-Ivanovska, D1
Cibisev, A1
Hisham Hashim, HM1
Zhang, M2
Zhang, H1
Shi, CX1
McGoogan, JM1
Zhang, B1
Zhao, L1
Rou, K1
Wu, Z1
Gerra, G1
Manfredini, M1
Somaini, L1
Maremmani, I1
Leonardi, C1
Donnini, C1
Walcher, S1
Koc, J1
Reichel, V1
Schlote, F1
Verthein, U1
Reimer, J1
Chekuri, V1
Gerber, D1
Brodie, A1
Krishnadas, R1
Amini Lari, M1
Parsa, N1
Marzban, M1
Shams, M1
Faramarzi, H1
Xia, Y1
Zhang, D1
Li, X2
Chen, W1
He, Q1
Jahn, HJ1
Chen, J1
Hu, P1
Ling, L1
Brown, R1
Balousek, S1
Mundt, M1
Fleming, M1
Lafisca, S1
Bolelli, G1
Franceschetti, F1
Filicori, M1
Flamigni, C1
Marigo, M1
Langrod, J1
Lowinson, J1
Ruiz, P1
Hanbury, R1
Cohen, M1
Stimmel, B1
Spring, WD1
Willenbring, ML2
Maddux, TL1
Morley, JE1
Krahn, DD1
Carlson, GA1
Levine, AS1
Shafer, RB1
Ahmann, FR1
Sutker, PB1
Allain, AN1
Mintz, J1
O'Hare, K1
O'Brien, CP1
Goldschmidt, J1
Yaffe, GJ1
Strelinger, RW1
Parwatikar, S1
Gossop, MR1
Stern, R1
Connell, PH1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Analgesic Efficacy of Testosterone Replacement in Hypogonadal Opioid-treated Chronic Pain Patients: A Pilot Study.[NCT00398034]Phase 20 participants (Actual)Interventional2006-10-30Withdrawn (stopped due to The original PI (David Siegel) Left the VA)
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

2 reviews available for methadone and Sex Disorders

ArticleYear
The effect of methadone on the hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis and sexual function: A systematic review.
    Drug and alcohol dependence, 2020, 02-01, Volume: 207

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Animals; Chronic Pain; Female; Gonadal Disorders; Humans; Hypothalamo-Hypophysea

2020
The prevalence of sexual dysfunction among male patients on methadone and buprenorphine treatments: a meta-analysis study.
    The journal of sexual medicine, 2014, Volume: 11, Issue:1

    Topics: Buprenorphine; Humans; Male; Methadone; Opiate Substitution Treatment; Opioid-Related Disorders; Pre

2014

Trials

3 trials available for methadone and Sex Disorders

ArticleYear
Rosa Damascena oil improved methadone-related sexual dysfunction in females with opioid use disorder under methadone maintenance therapy - results from a double-blind, randomized, and placebo-controlled trial.
    Journal of psychiatric research, 2017, Volume: 95

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics, Opioid; Double-Blind Method; Female; Gonadal Steroid Hormones; Happiness; Humans;

2017
Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Bupropion as Treatment for Methadone-Emergent Sexual Dysfunction in Men.
    American journal of men's health, 2018, Volume: 12, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Bupropion; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double-Blind Method; Drug Administration Schedul

2018
Ginseng treatment improves the sexual side effects of methadone maintenance treatment.
    Psychiatry research, 2019, Volume: 276

    Topics: Adult; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Male; Methadone; Middle Aged; Opiate Substitution Treatm

2019

Other Studies

19 other studies available for methadone and Sex Disorders

ArticleYear
Plasma Testosterone and Sexual Function in Southeast Asian Men Receiving Methadone and Buprenorphine Maintenance Treatment.
    The journal of sexual medicine, 2018, Volume: 15, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics, Opioid; Buprenorphine; Depression; Female; Humans; Hypogonadism; Male; Methadone;

2018
Sexual dysfunction as a side effect of hyperprolactinemia in methadone maintenance therapy.
    Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina), 2013, Volume: 67, Issue:1

    Topics: Heroin Dependence; Humans; Hyperprolactinemia; Male; Methadone; Narcotics; Opiate Substitution Treat

2013
Sexual dysfunction improved in heroin-dependent men after methadone maintenance treatment in Tianjin, China.
    PloS one, 2014, Volume: 9, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; China; Demography; Depression; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Maintenance Chemotherapy; Male; Met

2014
Sexual Dysfunction in Men Receiving Methadone Maintenance Treatment: Clinical History and Psychobiological Correlates.
    European addiction research, 2016, Volume: 22, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Adult Survivors of Child Abuse; Case-Control Studies; Comorbidity; Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatr

2016
The opiate dosage adequacy scale for identification of the right methadone dose--a prospective cohort study.
    BMC pharmacology & toxicology, 2016, Apr-07, Volume: 17

    Topics: Adult; Ambulatory Care Facilities; Analgesics, Opioid; Cohort Studies; Drug Monitoring; Female; Germ

2016
Premature ejaculation and other sexual dysfunctions in opiate dependent men receiving methadone substitution treatment.
    Addictive behaviors, 2012, Volume: 37, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Cross-Sectional Studies; Ejaculation; Heroin; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Male; Methadone; M

2012
Depression, Testosterone concentration, sexual dysfunction and methadone use among men with hypogonadism and HIV Infection.
    AIDS and behavior, 2012, Volume: 16, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Cross-Sectional Studies; Depression; Female; HIV Infections; Humans; Hypogonadism; Iran; Logi

2012
Sexual dysfunction during methadone maintenance treatment and its influence on patient's life and treatment: a qualitative study in South China.
    Psychology, health & medicine, 2013, Volume: 18, Issue:3

    Topics: Adaptation, Psychological; Adult; Analgesics, Opioid; China; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Inte

2013
Methadone maintenance and male sexual dysfunction.
    Journal of addictive diseases, 2005, Volume: 24, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Demography; Erectile Dysfunction; Humans; Male; Methadone; Middle Aged; Narcotics; Opioid-Rel

2005
Hormone levels in methadone-treated drug addicts.
    Drug and alcohol dependence, 1981, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Androstenedione; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate; Estradio

1981
Methadone treatment and physical complaints: a clinical analysis.
    The International journal of the addictions, 1981, Volume: 16, Issue:5

    Topics: Bone Diseases; Constipation; Female; Humans; Male; Methadone; Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological; Sle

1981
Adequacy of sexual performance in men maintained on methadone.
    The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse, 1977, Volume: 4, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Ejaculation; Erectile Dysfunction; Female; Humans; Libido; Male; Methadone; Sexual Dysfunctio

1977
Sexual dysfunction and psychological distress in methadone maintenance.
    The International journal of the addictions, 1992, Volume: 27, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Depressive Disorder; Female; Humans; Hyperprolactinemia; Male; Methadone;

1992
Psychoneuroendocrine effects of methadone maintenance.
    Psychoneuroendocrinology, 1989, Volume: 14, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Energy Intake; Growth Hormone; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Insulin;

1989
Dilemmas in managing prostate carcinoma (Part II): Metastatic disease.
    Geriatrics, 1985, Volume: 40, Issue:9

    Topics: Aged; Aminoglutethimide; Aspirin; Bone Neoplasms; Castration; Diethylstilbestrol; Disseminated Intra

1985
Addict attitudes toward methadone maintenance: a preliminary report.
    The International journal of the addictions, 1974, Volume: 9, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Attitude to Health; Criminal Psychology; Educational Status; Female; Heroin Dependence; Human

1974
Sexual problems of heroin addicts.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 1974, Volume: 31, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Black or African American; Educational Status; Ejaculation; Erectile Dysfunction

1974
Physical symptom complaints of patients on methadone maintenance.
    Proceedings. National Conference on Methadone Treatment, 1973, Volume: 1

    Topics: Constipation; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Male; Methadone;

1973
Drug dependence and sexual dysfunction: a comparison of intravenous users of narcotics and oral users of amphetamines.
    The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science, 1974, Volume: 124, Issue:0

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Amenorrhea; Amphetamine; Barbiturates; Female; Humans; Injections, Intravenous

1974