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To report a case of naltrexone-precipitated opioid withdrawal in a patient on methadone after using an online weight-loss medication.

Probable naltrexone-precipitated opioid withdrawal in a patient receiving methadone maintenance after use of a weight-loss medication obtained through a direct-to-consumer telemedicine platform: a case report

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Case report reveals severe opioid withdrawal triggered by weight-loss medication from telemedicine, indicating safety risks.

To report a case of naltrexone-precipitated opioid withdrawal in a patient on methadone after using an online weight-loss medication.
Case presentation of a 45-year-old male with a history of opioid dependence on methadone maintenance
Documented symptoms and Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) score of 27
Analysis of medication safety protocols in telemedicine platforms.
Patient experienced severe precipitated opioid withdrawal after ingesting a naltrexone-containing weight-loss medication.
Withdrawal symptoms improved following administration of daily oral methadone dose.
Emphasized the need for better medication reconciliation and screening on telemedicine platforms.

Summers et al. (2026) studied this question.

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