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On morphine er 45mg for about 4-5 years. per dr, did 30mg for 4 weeks, then 15 for 2wks. been on nothing for 3 days now. about how long withdraw left?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

What symptoms : Well first of all what symptoms are you experiencing. You have been weaned. So if you are having problems you have to return to your doctor to wean you for a longer period of time.

Answered 7/23/2017

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A member asked:

On morphine er 45mg for about 4-5 years. per dr, did 30mg for 4 weeks, then 15 for 2wks. been on nothing for 3 days now. about how long withdraw left?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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