Question 1

is anyone else on or have they been on avinza (morphine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lots have people have been on avinza, it is an oral form of morphine used for severe pain. It is highly addicting. If you are hooked on avinza, get help asap.

Question 2

is avinza (morphine) addictive?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As any opiod Avinza (morphine) has significant risk for addiction.

Question 3

how do i taper off of avinza (morphine)?

Accepted Answer

Slowly: Avinza is a potent pain medication. It is oral morphine. Sudden withdrawl can cause seizures and death. Get help. There is medication that will help such as Suboxone and subutex. Do not do this on your own. Get help now.

Question 4

is it safe to chew a 45mg avinza (morphine)?

Accepted Answer

Avinza (morphine): Avinza is morphine in a once a day preparation. It should not be crushed, crewed etc... So its not okay and definitely not safe for you to chew this.

Question 5

withdrawal, how long will avinza (morphine) 60 mg remain in my system before wds?

Accepted Answer

Never stop abruptly: Avinza is controlled release morphine. This is potent narcotic.  Never stop abruptly.  If you do, serious withdrawal symptoms will arise.  These usually appear within 48 hrs.  Go to your nearest emergency room or call 911 for help if you have run out of medication.

Question 6

how do i wean off avinza (morphine)?

Accepted Answer

Slowly: Weaning off Avinza (morphine) has to be done slowly and under supervision of your md? You cannot just cut the tablet and take bits it's very dangerous as this will result in possible overdose. I perform  dose reductions every 2 weeks until the med can be stopped.

Question 7

will  avinza (morphine) work better than vicodin?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Both are opioids. Avinza (morphine) is designed to be taken once a day and is used for those who have long term pain. Vicodin is short acting and is used for acute short term pain. Whichever one you take you must follow your md, s instruction to the "t".

Question 8

does avinza (morphine) work better than vicodin does?

Accepted Answer

Maybe....: Though they are both narcotic pain medications, Avinza (morphine) is thought to be "better" than vicodin generally because it lasts all day vs vicodin, which will only last for 2 -6 hours.

Question 9

can avinza (morphine) be used permanent to manage chronic akathisia and rls?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea: Opioids like long-acting morphine, are not preferred treatments for restless leg syndrome. They are not indicated for this problem, although both opioids and tranquillizers (benzodiazepines) can reduce the symptoms. However, they cause physical dependence, and typically the dose goes up over time.  Drugs like ropinirole and pramipexol are the first line treatments. Low iron should also be treated.

Question 10

i take avinza (morphine) for chronic pain. now i have severe constipation?

Accepted Answer

Try everything: Major drawback to narcotics is that they are extremely constipating. Miralax, (polyethylene glycol) water, fiber, stool softeners can all be tried, alone or in combination.

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Will avinza (morphine) work better than vicodin?

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Does avinza (morphine) work better than vicodin does?

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