Mixing Morphine Sulfate with Alcohol
Medical professionals are advised to exercise caution when prescribing morphine sulfate due to its high rate of addiction. The propensity for morphine sulfate addiction varies significantly between individuals. Extended-release tablets contain higher quantities of the drug. Patients can bypass the release timeline by crushing the tablet. This intensifies the high and increases the likelihood of overdose.
Common side effects of morphine sulfate use include vomiting, cramps, constipation, and drowsiness. Constipation is caused by morphine sulfate’s effects on the intestinal tract. Morphine sulfate inhibits gastric emptying by reducing the activity of the smooth muscles in the small intestine. Up to 90% of people who use the drug long-term experience hormonal imbalances that lead to the increased likelihood of osteoporosis and bone fracture.
Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience blurred vision, stomach pain, numbness or tingling, cough, chest pain or discomfort, dizziness, fainting, headache, decreased urination, loss of appetite, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and increased sweating.
Morphine sulfate acts on the central nervous system and decreases the feeling of pain. It’s frequently used to treat acute pain following surgery or trauma. Morphine sulfate is frequently used following a heart attack and during labor as well.
Doctors also prescribe morphine sulfate in the form of extended-release tablets for the treatment of chronic pain.
The onset of action of morphine sulfate varies depending on the route of administration. Morphine sulfate can be injected intravenously into the spinal cord, as an intramuscular injection, or taken orally by mouth. When taken as a pill, morphine’s effects peak at around 60 minutes. When injected into the spine, effects peak after 20 minutes. The drug’s effects can last for anywhere from three to seven hours. Extended-release tablets can provide relief for up to 12 hours per dose.
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