Morphine / naltrexone and Depression: What Users Say

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I have been taking this medicine for only a few days now and have noticed some things that have me very concerned because it was given for pain, but I have been experiencing major side effects. The first thing that started was headaches, then depression, nausea, stomach aches, feeling of swelling of my legs, feet, ankles, hands, and it feels like I'm retaining fluid all over my body. I didn't have these side effects when I was taking Morphine without the extra ingredient like the Embeda has and now I am worried that I am going to be in severe pain as this medication does very little for my pain."

• Con...
• January 25, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I have been taking this medicine for several months now, and I have noticed some things that have occurred, which is making me very scared because it is messing with my body in a very bad way! The first thing that started was the headaches, then the rest started showing up daily, like depression, nausea, stomach aches, swelling of my legs, feet, ankles, and hands. It's like I'm retaining fluid all over my body, blurred vision, nosebleeds! I haven't read up on the side effects yet, but I'm sure I'm not going to be surprised if it's on the list. I didn't have these side effects when I was taking Morphine without the extra ingredient like the Embeda has, and now my insurance will only pay for this medication, and it costs $1300 a month!"

• Jas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2018

For Chronic Pain "My pain doctor prescribed the Embeda, and it was truly horrible. I still had chronic pain, and on top of that, I sweat profusely, like I just got out of the shower. I also had depression. I told my physician, and she put me back on what I was taking in the first place. Now, I am much better and can enjoy and live life!"

• Byg...
• April 25, 2017

For Chronic Pain "Has caused extreme depression with me."