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Is Morphine Sulfate Safe To Take For Chronic Pain?
My 92 year old mom , who weighs 78 lbs., has been taking oxycodone 7.5 -325 for 18 mos approx. She s living at our house, and is in hospice.The hospice nurse said she was changing her pain Medes, I m supposed to start her on morphine sulfate 30 mg in the morning, instead of the other Med. After reading all of the things sent with the prescription, I m afraid it might not be safe. Is this stuff e really safe for her to take?
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Tue, 25 Jul 2017
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Hello,
Morphine is the drug of choice for uncontrollable pain. However, it is not safe for long-term use. She can also try other analgesics like tramadol for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Morphine is the drug of choice for uncontrollable pain. However, it is not safe for long-term use. She can also try other analgesics like tramadol for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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