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How Long Do The Effects Of Morphine Remain In The Body?

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Posted on Sat, 29 Oct 2016
Question: I'm 38 weeks pregnant and go in for my csection in 6 days. The hospital gave me a shot of morphine for pain but the next day I took a 30 mg pain pill. Will this be in my new horns system when I give birth?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This generally leaves the body within 5days at most. There is no reason to get worried about this. I wish you a safe C-section and welcome to the little one.

I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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How Long Do The Effects Of Morphine Remain In The Body?

Brief Answer: No! Detailed Answer: Hi, This generally leaves the body within 5days at most. There is no reason to get worried about this. I wish you a safe C-section and welcome to the little one. I wish you well.