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How To Reduce Dosage Of Zomorph?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015
Question: I am 77 yrs of age and am trying to reduce zomorph from 60 mgs a day how long will it take and what can i expect will happen.
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Answered by Dr. Ravi Soni (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Gradual taper is advisable

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing through HCM.

I have read your query and understood your concerns.

Zomorph 60 mg contains morphine sulphate which is opioid analgesic. I think you must be taking it for some chronic pain.

Long term use of morphine makes body dependent on it so when a person tries to stop or reduce it, s/he will get withdrawal symptoms like muscle cramps, pain, watering from eyes, nose, diarrhoea, sleep disturbance, anxiety, fever etc.

If you gradually taper it you should take at least 1 months for stopping it. In my patient I would ask to reduce by 10 mg every 5 day.

At your age It should be tapered under the observation of prescribing doctor.

Hipe I have answered your query. If you have further query then I shall be happy to help.

Wish you good health.
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How To Reduce Dosage Of Zomorph?

Brief Answer: Gradual taper is advisable Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for writing through HCM. I have read your query and understood your concerns. Zomorph 60 mg contains morphine sulphate which is opioid analgesic. I think you must be taking it for some chronic pain. Long term use of morphine makes body dependent on it so when a person tries to stop or reduce it, s/he will get withdrawal symptoms like muscle cramps, pain, watering from eyes, nose, diarrhoea, sleep disturbance, anxiety, fever etc. If you gradually taper it you should take at least 1 months for stopping it. In my patient I would ask to reduce by 10 mg every 5 day. At your age It should be tapered under the observation of prescribing doctor. Hipe I have answered your query. If you have further query then I shall be happy to help. Wish you good health.