Morphine User Reviews & Ratings

• Gos...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 27, 2019

MS Contin (morphine) for Chronic Pain "I am 50 years old. In the last 10 years, I've had 8 surgeries. I had venous stasis disease on both legs, spent 2 years in total hospitalized and in rehab for movement, and was in a wheelchair for 1 year. After the last surgery, the doctor's team told my wife at the time that I had an 80% chance of never walking again. I managed on oxycodone 90mg IR every 6 hours around the clock, which got me into trouble. Long story short, I quit the oxy and switched to a pain patch, fentanyl. However, that doctor suddenly stopped it without warning. I then found my old doctor who put me on 30mg of MS Contin, I take 1 every 10 hours. Some may say it doesn't work, but I wouldn't be able to do anything without it. It has made my life more worth living. I express gratitude to my doctor and to God for allowing me to walk again."

• Bob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2019

Morphine Sulfate ER (morphine) for Chronic Pain "Due to the opioid problem, the VA switched me to Morphine Sulfate 15 mg three times a day for chronic spinal pain. It was effective for about 5 days. After that, it seems like every pill has a different release pattern. Sometimes I get no relief at all. Why is there so much problem with the release portion, and why does somebody not fix it? This is the 21st century. If the VA wants people off Oxycodone, there needs to be a working alternative available so pain sufferers get pain relief."

• Mik...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 18, 2020

MS Contin (morphine) for Chronic Pain "I am 61 and I have had six back operations, and the fourth worked until I got broadsided on my way home, and the seat belts ripped my fusion apart. Two 16-hour operations failed, chronic pain was really bad, to the point of going insane with the pain. I started with my pain doctor in 1996 and did everything he asked of me, and the oral medication allowed me to be kinda human. Yes, I take 100 mg, 60 mg MS Contin every 8 hours, and 4 15 mg MSIR, and I can be almost a human being. This medication saved my life, including my fantastic pain doctor who listens to me. I am very grateful for him and his staff, and I would never abuse my meds. Each month, I bring them to my appointment so they can count them. Strange, yes, but if you don't abuse them, then there is no problem."

• not...
• October 28, 2008

MS Contin (morphine) for Pain "After years of undiagnosed Crohn's, RA, AS, MS, and FMS (the short list) and finally osteo-related compound and non-compound fractures throughout my whole skeleton from 5 years on methotrexate - I couldn't live without morphine. I use a combination of MS Contin (SR- 60mg/8 hours) and Statex (full release for breakthrough pain). My Crohn's makes me sensitive to every bad side effect of all those 'great' multi-use medicines like gabapentin and Lyrica. So I'm stuck with opioid-based medicines and without them, I couldn't walk. I sleep in a recliner because of bumps on my spine and fractures in my pelvis and walk with a rolling walker. I couldn't live with my pain. I wish more people understood."

• JJa...
• June 28, 2020

Morphine Sulfate ER (morphine) for Chronic Pain "I started working construction for my family's company when I was 12, just in the summer and by 18 full time. I wrecked my back by the time I was 30, had my first fusion before I was 35. Now I still suffer chronic pain, severe degenerative disc disease, and I've developed arthritis in my shoulders. My first pain doctor was horrible, at one point I was taking so much MSContin a day, I was a zombie! Once I got away from him, spent six months working my way off MSContin, I toughed it out for almost two years. When I couldn't take it anymore and was on the verge of suicide from the pain, I went and found a good pain doctor. Over two years I slowly went back on MsCon, now I take 45mg three times a day. He saved my life and gave me back some quality of life, more than I ever thought I would have. I've been at the same dose for the past ten years. I've seen both the good and the bad of this med and have no reservations about taking it, my life would suck without it!!"

• tri...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 27, 2020

For Chronic Pain "To the nurse saying that DEA doesn't allow doctors to prescribe more than 90 mg a day of any pain medication, 'you are wrong!' Sorry! Doctors can prescribe as much pain meds as they see fit. Unfortunately, like many doctors, nurses, etc., out there, they didn't read or understand the bulletin that the DEA sent them. Their recommendation was 'not more than 90 mg per day,' except for those with severe chronic pain, not just cancer patients (which, by the way, almost any cancer out there DOESN'T cause pain, it's a false claim! Only a couple types of cancer actually cause pain). Believe me... When my doctor tried to lower my dose, I went straight to the DEA! Oral Morphine does not cause euphoria, it works great on pain but will not get you high at any dose you take."

• Red...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2013

MS Contin (morphine) for Chronic Pain "I have rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, bulging discs, nerve damage in both hands, both knees 'going out,' and bursitis in both hips, and I'm only 28 years old. I have been on Lortabs 10/500 and Oxycodone 20mg for years, but they never lasted long enough for my chronic pain. So my doctor tried me on MS Contin 100mg 2 x daily and then Lortab 10/325 for breakthrough pain. WOW, what a difference that was. My pain was more under control, and I was getting more sleep and was able to do some of the things I used to enjoy."

• No...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 15, 2016

MS Contin (morphine) for Chronic Pain "I find it nearly impossible to see how MS Contin 30 is equivalent to 20mg of oxycodone. In comparison, they are night and day different. The MS Contin hardly does a thing at all! The oxycodone helped much, much more. Two of my back doctors took me off it because others abuse it. Seems the doctors care more about junkies than chronic pain patients."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2014

MS Contin (morphine) for Chronic Pain "I suffer from severe pelvic and abdominal adhesions and severe pelvic pain as a result. It was from a combination of several surgeries, GI issues, endometriosis, bleeding ovarian cysts etc. I am going to be 30 this year and the condition has robbed me of most of my twenties. For years I have tried Percocet, Dilaudid, Lortab, oxycodone, dihydrocodeine, injections in my nerves, Lyrica, topiramate. They only work for a short time and then I have to pretty much live my life around my pain medicine schedule. Then after my last 2 surgeries, the pain got better and was slightly okay with Lortab but not good enough. I started MS Contin 15mg twice a day last week and I have been virtually pain-free. I even forget to take the second dose sometimes."

• wou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2013

MS Contin (morphine) for Chronic Pain "My fabulous pain management Dr. just put me on 30mg twice a day. I have been taking this dose for a week now. I'm also taking Norco 10/325 up to eight times a day and Soma 350mg. I have been taking these medicines for several years now. I have relief from taking the Norco and Soma, but it just didn't seem to last as long. I would wake up in the middle of the night hurting really bad, but it seems like since the Dr. has put me on this MS Contin 30mg twice daily, it has really helped with constant relief. God bless my Dr. No side effects so far."

• Jus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2019

MS Contin (morphine) for Chronic Pain "I'm 25 years old and have a very long story of how I ended up injured, but I have tried everything from over-the-counter medications to now the extended-release morphine. For the first time in my life since I was hurt, I feel like myself again. The only time there is pain is if I had slept in too long or the hour leading up to my next dose. Overall, I went from 24-hour round-the-clock feeling like a bug that was just squished, to only ever having to deal with maybe 3-5 hours of pain a day, and it never gets to the point where I'm shaking and crying scared, thinking of living that way for the rest of my life. It has helped me be a part of my family again and pulled me out of a deep, deep depression thinking I was just done and useless. I couldn't encourage you more if you know you're severely in pain to talk about it with your pain specialist."

• Anm...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 7, 2017

Morphine Sulfate ER (morphine) for Pain "After years of lower back pain and 4 pain specialists, I finally found a doctor/team that listens and cares. I switched off Norco, Vicodin, and numerous other opiates to MS Contin. I went from 60mg/3X a day to 15mg/2X a day and am relatively comfortable and pain-free. I operate farm machinery and take care of livestock daily and have done so for the 5 years I have been on this medication. I have never had an accident or made a mistake due to the medication. I just hope and wish our politicians can see that these meds have benefits when used appropriately and correctly. They have given me the ability to function and make a living doing what I love."

• Lad...
• May 2, 2015

MS Contin (morphine) for Pain "I have had chronic, constant migraine for 40 years, complicated by fibromyalgia which added all-over body pain. After years with various short-acting pain meds like Lortab and Percocet, my doctor finally tried OxyContin first (worked, but I got tolerant very quickly) and finally MS Contin, with Percocet as my breakthrough med. My life changed immediately. I take 30mg MS 4 times per day, with up to 3 Percocet. This dosage has not changed in 15 years and allowed me to return to work full time. I have a (relatively) normal life with occasional bad days. MS Contin was not available in generic form when I started and cost a huge amount every month. Happily, it's generic now and extremely affordable. It saved my sanity."

• Ris...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 30, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I have had chronic back/abdominal pain for over 8 years. And I go to pain management. The morphine XR has given me back my life again. But the morphine definitely helps with my moderate pain. Unfortunately, now with the possible overdose death of Prince, the government will again tighten up restrictions on legally obtaining pain meds. I'm in NY, and we have some of the strictest controlled substance laws in the country. These were put in place after several high-profile celebrities who obtained these meds illegally, overdosed. It's not fair that the public has to pay the price for the rich and famous' mistakes. Celebrities will always find a way to 'get around the laws', while the rest of us pay the price."

• DMH...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 31, 2019

Morphine Sulfate IR (morphine) for Chronic Pain "As an RN, I was exposed to massive radiation during heart caths from the fluoro-tube, as the left side of my face was close to the tube during caths. I had reconstructive surgery because the radiation destroyed the bones that held my teeth, the left sinus floor, then traveled to my left rib cage, 12 rib fractures from picking up a glass of tea or coughing. I also have fractured L4, L5, and S1 from a 5-rollover car accident. I've tried Demerol/Phenergan, oxycodone, OxyContin, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Percocet, Darvocet, Oromorph. All pain meds work differently on different neuro-pathways. The only med that has ever worked for me, Morphine IR 15 mg, 4x day. I took a morphine vacation for one month, then back on morphine. I can function, work, and be productive without being doped up. Extended-release morphine has never worked for bone/nerve pain. Doctors are now regulated by the DEA, and cannot prescribe more than 90 mg/day of any narcotic. Only end-stage cancer patients can get more."

• Don...
• December 9, 2017

Morphine Sulfate ER (morphine) for Chronic Pain "Many years ago, I chose medication over surgery to treat severe, chronic pain. Although dependency on pain medication has its own problems, I still think it was a good choice. I have had almost 20 productive years that I would not otherwise have had. I have learned two things in those years. First, if you are taking Morphine ER, try to arrange your schedule in such a way that you have an hour or two to nap after you take your meds. This medication is more effective if you are sleeping or at rest as it takes effect. Second, avoid oxycodone or OxyContin [time-release oxycodone]. That medication rapidly loses effectiveness and becomes unreliable. For me, the best overall pain med has been Morphine ER. Hope this helps, and God bless."

• Big...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 3, 2013

MS Contin (morphine) for Pain "I experienced a slipped disc years ago, and after a few injections, I was still in pain. I was then treated with physical therapy, tramadol, OxyContin, and finally morphine. The MS Contin was a godsend! I take 2 60mg MS Contins a day, with 4 15mg instant release for breakthrough pain. Although I only get 8-9 hours of relief from a 12-hour pill, I feel 3 times a day for MS Contin would keep my levels more steady. But my doctor is reluctant to increase it. Sometimes I feel a little tired, but the quality of my life has improved dramatically without the high drugged feeling and mood swings of other opiates."

• Dsk...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 3, 2018

MS Contin (morphine) for Chronic Pain "I can’t get through the day without it. While I used to take 200mg/day I’ve been cut back to the 90mg/day & find that while not loving it I can still manage. MS Contin (& my breakthrough med which is also morphine-based) is the only med that allows me to function & remain clear-headed. I do experience some bowel motion problems so I take generic stool softener every day with meals & that takes care of that. I’d recommend this to anyone with severe & constant, chronic pain."

• Lit...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 3, 2023

Morphine Sulfate ER (morphine) for Chronic Pain "I tried using this brand of medicine (imprinted RD 70) for over a year and a half, with no pain relief at all from this brand! It was so bad that my doctor had to start prescribing a name brand (MS Contin) since CVS will not order any other generic brands, even though this one is ineffective. I was told by a CVS pharmacist that when prescribed Morphine Sulfate ER 15 mg, CVS orders the generic Morphine Sulfate only from the brand/company named Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. / Sun Pharma. This brand is so horrible I will never take any medication they make again!!!"

• 96c...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 1, 2018

Morphine Sulfate ER (morphine) for Chronic Pain "As a 21-year-old who has been dealing with chronic pain since the age of 11. I've been on almost every opiate (fentanyl, oxymorphone, codeine, methadone, etc.). I've found morphine 30 mg every 8 hours to be by far the most effective out of all opiates. I am rx'd Roxicodone 30 mgs 3 times a day for breakthrough pain, but I rarely take it as I find it only gives me a 'buzz' and lasts 1-2 hours as far as pain relief is concerned. I am also prescribed Klonopin 1 mg t.i.d. prn for PTSD and GAD. Also, Adderall 20 mg (90) for ADD/social anxiety. This combo I've found to be effective for all of my conditions, and I truly feel this is the best method for my chronic pain. Yoga helps as well, I've found. I suffer from severe sciatica, gallbladder calculus with acute cholecystitis with obstruction, severe spondylolisthesis, severe thoracic and lumbosacral neuritis, chronic pain syndrome, scoliosis with spinal stenosis, inguinal hernia with obstruction, degenerative disc disease, biliary obstruction, etc."

• Ekk...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 8, 2016

MS Contin (morphine) for Chronic Pain "I have been a long-term sufferer of chronic pain from Fibromyalgia, DDD, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Arthritis, Migraines, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since 1992. After starting out with over-the-counter meds, then moving to prescription Motrin, Daytrip, Rendering, and numerous antidepressants, my doctor began prescribing Vicodin 5/500. At first, they worked, but after 3 months, nothing! So I went back to my doctor and told him. He then proceeded to put me on 7.5/750, again they worked for me no longer after 3 months. To make a long story short, I am now and have been on MS Contin, 60mg x two times a day and 100mg at bedtime. For my breakthrough pain, I am on Oxycodone 30mg x two. I'm here to say that I have a life once again!"

• Anonymous
• March 2, 2012

MS Contin (morphine) for Pain "I was on 50mg methadone three times a day for over two years and had pain every day. Waking up in the morning was unbearable. I was prescribed MS Contin 60mg three times a day two days ago. The first morning I woke up, I got right up, went into the kitchen to make my tea, and stopped dead in my tracks. Wait a minute, my back doesn't hurt, my body doesn't hurt, I got out of bed without cussing up a storm! This is a miracle. I can't believe it. I'm also on oxycodone 15mg 4 times daily for breakthrough pain. My body is now ridding of all the built-up toxins from methadone, including once-a-month bowel movements. I'm much happier now."

• Jew...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 17, 2014

Morphine Sulfate ER (morphine) for Chronic Pain "Morphine Sulfate ER 15 mg. I have been using this for approximately 6 months. I find that many of the side effects listed have become apparent to me. I do experience shakiness, constipation, elevated liver enzymes, difficulty urinating, uncontrollable sleepiness, blurred vision, sensitivity to bright lights at nighttime, including some indoor lighting. In addition, I suffer from stomach pain, feel lethargic at times, memory loss, lack of desire to socialize, depression, and other minor events that I did not have prior to taking morphine."

• Its...
• June 10, 2009

MS Contin (morphine) for Pain "While the first 5 years of taking MS Contin seemed to be a better life, my tolerance increased to the point that I was taking nearly a gram a day (1,000 mg). The last 2 years have been spent getting off this medication, and I can assure you it was no cakewalk. I will never use this again, but as I said, when I needed it, it beat every other pain medication I tried hands down."

• dar...
• April 10, 2008

MS Contin (morphine) for Pain "I have advanced osteoarthritis, disc degenerative disease, foraminal stenosis, and central stenosis. In addition, I have had two back surgeries in the last year. I have to take a higher dosage (60mg twice a day) but it allows me to function in a reasonable manner. Without it, the pain is excruciating. Now I can exercise and move."