Morphine Side Effects

There are many reported side effects associated with morphine use and some can be quite serious. Powerful opioids can be dangerous if not taken exactly as recommended by a health professional. Even in this case, patients can experience allergic reactions or develop a tolerance, dependence or addiction. One of the most serious side effects is respiratory depression. All prescription medications are given with information about the drugs, warnings pertaining to use and interactions and possible side effects. Narcotic medications including morphine also carry information regarding the potential for use to lead to physical and psychological addiction. A side effect is a secondary effect caused by a medication or therapy and many can be unpleasant. Morphine is a depressant that affects the brain’s pleasure and reward circuits. Factors that can determine the side effects someone experiences include the drug’s route of administration, body chemistry and how the drug is metabolized, and the amount and frequency of morphine taken.

Side Effects Can Be Different for Every Person

Side effects that have been reported with the use of morphine include: sedation, insomnia, anxiety, sweating, dry mouth, constipation, vomiting, appetite loss, memory loss, cramps, diarrhea, headache, rash, chills, pinpoint pupils, blurred or double vision, depression, irritability, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, rigid muscles, hallucinations, changes in blood pressure, abnormal thoughts, allergic reaction, stomach pain, uncoordinated movement, tremors and seizures. Side effects can vary from person to person and can be influenced by the consumption of alcohol, drugs, other opiate medications, herbal supplements, vitamins and minerals. It’s important to talk to a doctor about everything you take in order to avoid serious side effects. Dangerous side effects could develop if morphine is taken with sedatives, tranquilizers or muscle relaxers. Taking morphine inappropriately or recreationally can increase the chances of serious side effects, overdose or death. Side effects also include drug dependence and addiction.

Where to Get Help for a Morphine Addiction

An addiction to morphine is very difficult to resolve without professional help. Many treatment protocols use opiate replacement therapy, essentially swapping one addiction for another. The use of Methadone and Suboxone may help wean some users from morphine and other opiates but may cause a second addiction and the need for another detox. The Waismann Method of rapid detox (ANR) doesn’t use opiate replacements, instead offering a world-renowned rapid detox that virtually eliminates morphine withdrawal. Patients sleep lightly under deep sedation for a short time while medication cleanses the drug from their opiate receptors. Patients awake opiate free without the awareness of the accelerated withdrawal that occurred while they were asleep. Don’t let a morphine addiction rule your life. The Waismann Method offers safe, responsible and completely confidential treatment that is humane.

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