3 patient evaluations for Morphine ER with a burden rating of A little hard to take
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Oct 14, 2015 (Started Feb 15, 2011)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pain)
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EffectivenessModerate (for chronic pain)
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EffectivenessNone (for kidney stone)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fibromyalgia)
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Side effectsMild (problems concentrating, constipation)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
15 mg
Twice daily
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
Nov 20, 2014 (Started Feb 15, 2011)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fibromyalgia)
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Side effectsMild (problems concentrating, constipation)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
15 mg
Twice daily
Advice & Tips:
Take it on time and at the same time every day!
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
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Sep 19, 2013 (Started Feb 01, 2007)
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EffectivenessMajor (for degenerative disc disease)
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EffectivenessMajor (for pain)
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Side effectsModerate (constipation)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
90 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Stick to a regular schedule. Use MSIR to manage breakthrough pain.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
constipation
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Jun 17, 2010 (Started Sep 10, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for chronic pain)
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Side effectsMild (constipation, nausea)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
60 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I have lived w/ severe chronic pain (due to a severe collagen disorder similar to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) for over 7 years. This is the 2nd time in those years that I've been on time-released morphine. I was put on methadone in between. For me, morphine works far better than the methadone ever did. That said, it doesn't work THAT well & I have a lot of breakthrough pain. If I had something to take for breakthrough, I'm sure I'd rate that it works better.
The only burden I have is getting to my dr's office every 28 days for my refill (they only give me a 28 day supply, not 30...) as I don't have a car & getting a ride is tedious... I don't tell anyone at all that I take what I do for pain, or even that I take anything for pain, as the last thing I need is them either hitting me up for a pill or just trying to steal them - both things I've had happen in the past, in fact had to end a friendship because of it (they wouldn't quit asking for pills even though I said no).
Make sure you eat lots of whole-grain & gets a lot of fiber. Drink a lot of water. These will help with the constipation opioids cause...
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
constipation, nausea, nausea
Nov 8, 2009 (Started Sep 10, 2009)
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EffectivenessMajor (for chronic pain)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
60 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Just don't stop taking without dr's advice and tapering down, you can get very sick and can increase any psych issues you may have during withdrawal.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
constipation, nausea, nausea
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