Ms Contin
(Morphine Sulfate)
Treats severe pain.
Our bottom line
Ms Contin (Morphine Sulfate) provides good long-term pain control without the need to take medicine frequently, but watch out for constipation.
- Drug class: Pain
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (morphine sulfate)
Upsides
- Provides longer relieve for moderate to severe pain to improve quality of life.
- Good for chronic pain that requires around-the-clock relief.
- Might have fewer side effects than other opioid pain relievers.
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541Downsides
- Doesn't work for as-needed or quick pain relief.
- Dizziness and drowsiness is common, but your body may adjust.
- Everyone will get constipation - always stay hydrated and take stool softener or stimulant on days you're taking Ms Contin (Morphine Sulfate) if you need.
- Long term use will likely cause physical dependence.
- Must be weaned slowly off the medicine after use longer than 2 weeks.
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Download Fact SheetMs Contin (Morphine Sulfate) is an opioid medicine that works in the brain to lower pain perception.
- Drug class: Pain
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (morphine sulfate)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended release
- Oral solution
- Liquid
- Suppository
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What to expect when you take Ms Contin (Morphine Sulfate) for Pain
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Upset stomach
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Constipation
- Physical dependence
- Difficulty breathing
Side effect rates for Ms Contin (Morphine Sulfate)
Risks and Warnings for Ms Contin (Morphine Sulfate)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.- Higher risk if:
- › Current use of medicine that affects liver enzyme CYP 3A4
- › Age 65 or greater
- › Higher dose
- › People with not enough thyroid hormones
- › History of lung problems
Taking too much Ms Contin (Morphine Sulfate) can cause irregular or slow breathing that can put you in a coma and can cause death. Ms Contin (Morphine Sulfate) should be swallowed whole, don't ever crush or chew. If your lips and fingers start turning blue from low oxygen, see a doctor immediately. In the hospital, doctors can give you a medicine that reverses the effects of Ms Contin (Morphine Sulfate). Don't take more than your doctor prescribes. Always check with your doctor before starting any new medicines or supplements.
This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.
Common concerns from people taking Ms Contin (Morphine Sulfate)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. It hasn’t been properly studied in humans. The benefits might outweigh the risks even if you’re pregnant. Talk with your doctor.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- Take it with food to lower the chance of an upset stomach.
- Worth itSome hassleReviewed morphine sulfateon 3/4/2018Take it same time everyday and don’t do it until your food has started to digest39WomanTwo years or moreWould rather not say
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Morphine Sulfateon 12/27/2016It lasts for about 10 hrs but so do all of the other alternatives. Needs to be taken with food to help titration. Unfortunately the higher fat meals will render the best bioavailability.47ManChronic pain (severe)
- Good for chronic pain that requires around-the-clock relief.
- Doesn't work for as-needed or quick pain relief.
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- Dizziness and drowsiness is common, but your body may adjust.
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Morphine SulfateWeight gain45Woman