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What Causes Extreme Tiredness After Withdrawal Of Morphine Patches?
My 98 year old mother was prescribed 2 x 15 mg morphine patches to ease pain in left leg due to circulatory problems / severe cellulitis. After about one week to ten days she became confused, had daily diarrhea, lost a lot of weight etc and the district nurse removed the patches in one go. This was around 72 hours ago. She has eaten a bit and is less confused but is extremely weak and withdrawn. Would a gradual withdrawal have been less severe on her and is she likely to progress over the next few days?
Mon, 23 Mar 2020
Hello,
Itt is quite common after stopping opiod group of drugs. Nothing much to worry and your symptoms will settle by itself. As of now drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician
Itt is quite common after stopping opiod group of drugs. Nothing much to worry and your symptoms will settle by itself. As of now drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
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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