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What Causes Smell Disturbances While On Morphine And Codeine?
Question: due to an ongoing back problem 8 weeks ago I started to take 30mg of morphine twice a day plus 600mg of gabapentine 3 times a day. About 3week ago I started to go off tea, coffee and some food. Then started to feel nauseated, now taking prochlorperazine. I now have a very heightened sense of smell, can't eat or drink because the smell makes me feel so sickly. I am coming off the morphine because of the side effects. Please can you help regarding smell. I am 71yrs
Brief Answer:
Morphine and Codeine induced smell disturbances resolve in 3 to 4 weeka
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns.
Morphine and Codeine are known to vause disturbances on smell in few individuals
The good news is that the condition gets corrected by itself 3 to 4 weeks after stopping the drug.
So, other than stopping the drug, you need not do anything, except waiting for 3 to 4 weeks
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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Morphine and Codeine induced smell disturbances resolve in 3 to 4 weeka
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns.
Morphine and Codeine are known to vause disturbances on smell in few individuals
The good news is that the condition gets corrected by itself 3 to 4 weeks after stopping the drug.
So, other than stopping the drug, you need not do anything, except waiting for 3 to 4 weeks
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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