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Does MS Contin On Long Run Cause Depression?

my brother is 59 and he had a stroke yesterday. he was diagnosed a diabetic about 2 years ago and does not follow a diet, he started losing weight about 4 years ago and has almost become emaciated. when i went to his house today i found some pills not in a prescription bottle that turned out to be ms contin. I have suspected drug addiction for quite awhile. he had become angry with the world and sort of a recluse. I took one pill to the hospital and turned it over to the nurse caring for him. i was wondering if what he has turned into could be a side effect of long term usage.
Tue, 7 Apr 2020
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Hi,

Your brother is taking ms contin tablet, with that the usual side effect is nausea, dry mouth, sedation, constipation, depression, drug dependence or addiction. Yes, his depression can be a side effect of that drug. Speak to him and ask him his problems and motivate him. Depression can be cured by people surrounding the person.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pusarla Naga Sai Lakshmi, Cardiac Surgeon
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Does MS Contin On Long Run Cause Depression?

Hi, Your brother is taking ms contin tablet, with that the usual side effect is nausea, dry mouth, sedation, constipation, depression, drug dependence or addiction. Yes, his depression can be a side effect of that drug. Speak to him and ask him his problems and motivate him. Depression can be cured by people surrounding the person. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pusarla Naga Sai Lakshmi, Cardiac Surgeon