Question 1

medical detox off methadone, morphine, lorazepam 2 get on suboxone how do they keep you comfortable if benzos can't be used?

Accepted Answer

Other meds: Other meds are used for symptomatic relief.  Clonidine for restlessness, Bentyl (dicyclomine) for stomach cramps, Flexeril for muscle cramps, etc.  And you don't have to be in severe withdrawal to transition to suboxone.  You should be in moderate withdrawal.

Question 2

what is morphine ?

Accepted Answer

Narcotic drug: Morphine is a narcotic pharmaceutical, a natural substance derived from the opium poppy. 
It can be very effective for severe pain, both acute and chronic, and is often given to ease pain after surgery.
However, like all narcotics it can have many side effects and is very habituating with danger of addiction and dependence. 
See https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682133.html

Question 3

morphine side effects?

Accepted Answer

Many: Sedation, confusion, nausea, itchiness, respiratory depression are common.

Question 4

does morphine have codine in?

Accepted Answer

Morphine Not Codiene: Nope. These are two different narcotics. There is nothing about them that combines into one drug.

Question 5

can morphine affect inr level?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no relation.

Question 6

can i use out of date morphine?

Accepted Answer

?: Have no idea how out of date the morphine is or if it is liquid in a sealed ampule or in a pill form.  I wouldn't.

Question 7

is morphine or dilaudid stronger?

Accepted Answer

Potency?: It depends on the amount of each.  Dilaudid is more potent on a milligram to milligram basis.

Question 8

is morphine used to quicken death?

Accepted Answer

Not for humans: Active euthanasia is illegal in most jurisdictions. However, morphine may be administered for terminal sedation or to provide comfort to someone in respiratory distress during the dying process. This is considered ethical even though it may make death come somewhat sooner.

Question 9

what to do if i'm addicted to morphine!?

Accepted Answer

Several options: Morphine addiction is serious. Inpatient or residential detoxification is indicated. Following detoxification there are several options for continued treatment, including substance abuse counseling, longer term inpatient substance abuse treatment, and outpatient medication assisted treatment with Methadone at an approved clinic or Suboxone through an approved physician's office.

Question 10

what is the morphine dose after 30mg cr?

Accepted Answer

MS-Contin dosage: If you are  not opioid tolerant, the MS-Contin dosage is 15 mg orally every 8-12 hours. Always ask your physician about current and new medications.

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