Get Informed: Morphine
Active Ingredient(s)
Morphine
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is an opioid agonist, and works at different sites in the brain and body.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-15 6:44 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-14 9:02 PM
Other Names
- Morphine
- MS Contin
- Morphine Sulfate
- Kadian
- Avinza
- Msir
- Oramorph
- Roxanol
- Morphine Epidural
- Zomorph
- Sevredol
- MXL
- MST Continus
- Morcap
- Rhotard
- Morphgesic
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
Black Box Warning
This product has a black box warning relating to its risk of dependence, and the dangers of crushing, breaking or chewing tablets that are designed for slow release.
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 18 Sep 1984
- Est US Patients*
- 1,224,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Morphine or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Morphine Safety Report
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What is Morphine used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 8,100 patients that use Morphine (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Back/Neck Pain | 69% | 
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| Pain-Generalized | 51% |
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| Osteoarthritis | 16% |
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| Neuropathic Pain | 6% |
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 4% |
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| Psoriatic Arthritis | 2% |
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| Fibromyalgia | 2% |
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How well does Morphine work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 8,100 users taking Morphine (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 87%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Morphine outweigh the bad things.
- 10%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Morphine.
Common Side Effects of Morphine
iGuard regularly polls our more than 8,100 users taking Morphine (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
47% of patients experience side-effects on Morphine
14% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Morphine
Most Common Side Effects...
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Constipation
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Drowsiness
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Memory/Speech Problems
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Fatigue
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Dryness
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Abdo Pain/Cramps
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Insomnia
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Dizziness, Eye Irritation, Headache, Itch/Rash, Vivid Dreams
Global Patient Feedback for Morphine ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I am a 57 year old male that has had a cervical fusion at C-4, C-5, and the C-6 and C-3 are also bad. The doctors used a bone out of my hip to do this operation. This was March of 1998. I also had two shoulder operations, one on left side was radical for rotator cuff and they cut 4 inches of the bicep tendon off, and cut a groove into the humurs bone and re-attached it. The right shoulder was for bone spurs, and degenerative problems. Also had the right elbow Ulnar nerve moved due to the bone impinging upon the nerve, a 7 inch scar and the pain is still there. My lower back, has 4 extremely bad disc, as in no disc. They have degeneratived and mostly gone, and so it's bone to bone. I worked over 25 years underground in a 42 inch high coal seam, bent over all those years. The doctors did a disoprhory< spelling..> anyway it's where they insert the needle right down into where the disc are supposed to be and they couldn't hold me on the table, used straps, with me sedated, trying to find out if I were putting on? Yeah, right? Now I'm on 60Mg MS-Cotin 3 times per day, and the pain stays in the 6-7 range, and now with this age thing, comes arthritis, and I ache and hurt all over. Almost unbearable. Tears roll down my face many times. If I happen to cross my arms and fall asleep, when I awaken 30-45 minutes later, it's the most horrible pain. I have to take as slow motion as possible and try to uncross arms, and hands and finally and slowly move arms and hands down towards side. Ever night is a nightmare. Up 3-4 times minimun in a 4 hour period. Can't sleep with wife, due to any movement is the most violent stabbing pain, I've ever had. All of the above is getting much worse, and ever day is a dread. The neurosurgeons and pain management clinics say they can't operate, and there is no help for me? My life is a living nightmare, and I think it will end soon. I pray for all of you, and wish, hope and pray the best for each and every one of you. Some can take it, some can't. I can't. Take care. PS: I have taken 15 mg of MS-Cotin 4 times per day inbetween the 60 mg's, but it's no effect that I can feel? In fact, I really don't feel like I'm getting any relief from the 60 mg's MS-Contin, but after taking all the Oxycotin, Percocet, loritab, Tramazone, Tramadall, and every other type and kind, I don't know what else to do. I have sever depression, panic attacks, and anixety, and so the doctors say that some of my pain is in my head. Funny, that's not where I hurt? Bt they could be right? Hope this helps?
57 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-16 23:42:53
Answer/Reply:
I feel for the 57 year old male. Do not do anything drastic!
I am a 39 year old female. I do not have a fourth of the problems you have, but take 60 mg. MS Contin 4 times a day. I had a spinal fusion on L5S1, taking bone out of the hip as well. It never healed together and after 8 surgeons turned me down to try and fix it, because they didn't do the original surgery, I am in severe pain, where I cannot even walk to the end of my driveway without my cane, and not a block period. I also take neurontin and baclofen. They don't understand how bad the pain is. I live in my recliner. Most doctors don't understand that some of us are not drug seekers, we hurt, and it effects every day of our lives. The pain wakes us up, in my case, every 2-3 hours, and this has been going on for me since a work injury in 2004. I did get a neurostimulator, and that does help with my leg pain, and a small amount on my back. That was implanted in Nov.'09. It doesn't help me walk though. There are so many of us out there, we need to stand together and demand doctors to investigate our symptoms and take us seriously. We need real relief, not to be told that it is all in our heads. If they had to live with us for a week to see what we go through, they might do more to help us.
39 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-22 21:21:28
Question/Comment:
How come my morphine not stopping the pain. I take 100mg twice a day and I am still in a lot of pain.
45 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-12-05 08:30:21
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Sometimes pain increases and you may need a higher dose or perhaps you have become tolerant and don't respond as well to the dose you are taking. Morphine 100 mg is controlled release, meaning it slowly releases over time. You may need a shorter acting morphine or a different type of pain medicine to take in between to help with break through pain. Speak with your physician, or ask to be referred to a pain management specialist.
Posted: 2009-12-09 11:57:51
Answer/Reply:
hello young lady. i can empathize and feel sorry 4 ur discomfort.. i am a 60yr young male suffering from acute and severe spinal pain 24/7.. after 4 surgical procedures and 21yrs of this, i take 27 pills each day. 9 of those tabs r morphine,30mg per tab. along with the morphine goes 6 tabs 5mg oxycodone. guess what? my pain level still stays between 8-10...feel better and hang in there kiddo~
60 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-30 13:21:22
Question/Comment:
I have sciatic damage,had a fractured pelvic, damaged muscles in my left buttock, 5 bulging discs, piroformis damage from a fall down a flight of steps. I am on several pain meds, as well as antidepressants.However, I had the Doctors to reduce the medications because it was driving me more insane than helping. Although, I suffer pain, I would like to add- to try exercises, lavender oil and epsom salts, and things to relax your muscles to prevent spasms and excess pain. After all there is no cure and why not learn to live with it the best you can. I also have blood work every 3 months to make sure I do not have internal damage from the medications. Although I have suffered severe hearing loss- I do want to remain positive through all this as being miserable just makes things worse. Hope this helps.
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-12-04 08:39:30
Answer/Reply:
I HAD 2 OPERATIONS ON L4,5,6 . I PICKED UP A STAPH INFECTION AT THE HOSPITAL, AND IT MESSED ME UP BIG TIME . DRS. GAVE ME ALL KINDS OF PAIN MEDICATION, BUT ALL THEY DID WAS MAKE ME GOOFY. I WENT TO A PAIN MANAGHMENT CLINIC AND THE DR. RECOMENDED A MEDTRONIC INTRATHECAL INFUSION PUMP , AND WHAT IT DOSE IS IT ONLY NUMBS THE MOST PAINFULL SITE IN YOUR BODY BY DELIVERING MEDICINE THRU A VERY THIN TUBE RT. TO THE SPOT, I WOULD WISH IT FOR EVERY ONE. GOOD LUCK ALL.
56 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-17 01:25:34
Question/Comment:
I use MS Contin for a bone disease called Lymphangiomatosis. It causes me quite a bit of pain. I'm on 90mg of MS Contin in the morning, and another 90mg at night. I also take 8 MSIR 15mg throughout the day. for breakthrough pain. I have benn on various doses of the same meds for roughly 7 years. The only maijor side effect I have is constipation. Mine has not gotten better over the years. I'm still taking prescribed stool softeners & laxitives.
28 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-11-12 12:49:16
Question/Comment:
Has anyone had any experience with Embeda they could share. I just started it from the pain clinic. I am 35 yrs old with Rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative disc operations. It has worked for two days. They gave me xodol for breakthrough pain.
Thanks
35 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-10-13 14:10:45
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