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Is methadone as effective as morphine but with less side effects in controlling colorectal cancer pain of tumor in presacral region? morphine is causing drowsiness and loss of appetite?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Methadone: Is much more potent than morphine, but some of its side effects are similar. Talk to a palliative doctor as well in order to review possible adjuvants for pain control.

Answered 10/11/2020

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A member asked:

Is methadone as effective as morphine but with less side effects in controlling colorectal cancer pain of tumor in presacral region? morphine is causing drowsiness and loss of appetite?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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