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Can Morphine Cause Hallucination?

My husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer which has spread to lymph node in his abdomain and liver. He is taking 25g of morphine tabs twice a day plus oramorphe when needed. Can this cause his hallucinations, the hospital are saying it s dimentia but has only come on since taking the morphine. Is there an alternative to this drug please.
Fri, 30 Sep 2016
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.

Your husband has stage four lung cancer so morphinne is needed to control pain. It is best for terminal stage illness pain.

Hallucination is a side effect of morphin.

It may be due to serotonin syndrome.
Other symptoms of serotonin syndrome are agitation, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

So he need to consult his doctor urgently.

Alternative drugs like NSAIDS can be taken to manage pain.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Can Morphine Cause Hallucination?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your husband has stage four lung cancer so morphinne is needed to control pain. It is best for terminal stage illness pain. Hallucination is a side effect of morphin. It may be due to serotonin syndrome. Other symptoms of serotonin syndrome are agitation, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. So he need to consult his doctor urgently. Alternative drugs like NSAIDS can be taken to manage pain. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.