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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Morphine Sulfate?
i have just been prescribed morphine sulfate for ongoing pain control. a 30 mg tablet and a 15 mg tablet. i am concerned because of the potential side effects. i was on oxycontin but my insurance company does not have it on its formulary and ms is a tier 3. i am a 76 year old female fixed income no extra payments will be made sorry.
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Hi,
Morphine has side effects of course. Howe'ver we always need to balance the benefits and risks. If your pain is severe then the benefit's are more than risks. However, we can always stop it once your pain is controlled. This dose is most of the times safe if needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman,
General & Family Physician
Morphine has side effects of course. Howe'ver we always need to balance the benefits and risks. If your pain is severe then the benefit's are more than risks. However, we can always stop it once your pain is controlled. This dose is most of the times safe if needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman,
General & Family Physician
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