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Ms Contin is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
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Morphine Sulfate
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How To Use |
Side Effects |
Precautions |
Missed Dose |
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ms Contin
Morphine Sulfate
Uses
Ms Contin is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include cold and clammy skin, low body temperature, slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.
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MS Contin Extended Release Tablets |
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MS CONTIN 60 MG TABLET SA PURDUE |
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How To Use
- To prevent upset stomach, take with food or milk.
- Swallow tablets whole.
- Do not chew or crush them.
- Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it occurs.
- Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in relieving it.
- Use Ms Contin exactly as directed by your doctor.
- Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because Ms Contin can be habit-forming.
- Also, if used for an extended period, do not suddenly stop using Ms Contin without your doctor s approval.
- Over time, Ms Contin may not work as well.
- Consult your doctor if Ms Contin is not relieving the pain sufficiently.
Side Effects
- May cause constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, and flushing the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop: irregular heartbeat, anxiety, tremors, seizures.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Ms Contin, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney or liver disease, breathing problems, history of alcohol and/or drug use, colitis or other intestinal/stomach problems, severe diarrhea, head injury, heart problems, drug allergies.
- Use caution when engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving.
- Limit alcohol intake because it may add to the dizziness/drowsiness effects of Ms Contin.
- Caution is advised when using Ms Contin in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of Ms Contin.
- Ms Contin should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Ms Contin is excreted into breast milk.
- Though to date, no problems have been noted in nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all drugs you are taking, both prescription and nonprescription, especially of: alcohol- containing drugs, tranquilizers, antidepressants, buprenorphine, seizure medications, naltrexone, zidovudine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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Sex:
F
Age: 45
Time Taken:
5 years
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| Reason: Fibromyalgia, Intractable Migraine |
Date:
17 May 2007 |
Side Effects
Constipation, relieved by adding fiber tablets
Additional
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Taking MS Contin 30mg 3x daily gave me my life back. My pain in primarily under control, although I do have a rescue med to add if the MS Contin doesn't deal with my pain within an expected time. I take three tablets, evenly spaced throughout the day. I no longer experience the peaks and valleys of pain. My pain is managed properly every day.The only bad thing is the look I get when I tell people that I take morphine every day. They look at me like I'm the lowest form of junkie. That's a price I can live with to have my pain under control. I have had migraines since I was 11 years old, believe me when I say that I know what pain is. For the majority of my adult life, I went to specialist after specialist trying to find a reason. I mean, no one promised me a pain free life, but I don't think constant pain is quite fair, either. I've been on the same dose for over 5 years now, I take a 5mg methadone tablet with each MS Contin, and by taking them together, I have not become toleran
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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