Morphine and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say

• kim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2015

Morphine for Chronic Pain "15 mg 3x a day ER. I've been trying to find the right medication to treat fibromyalgia pain. I've experienced nearly every side effect, worst being respiratory problems and weight gain. My attitude has been poor, and I'm completely miserable. It's increased my depression. For all the horrible side effects I've experienced, it doesn't seem worth it to stay on the medication for minor pain relief. The same has happened to me with Lyrica (Neurontin with a prettier name) and tramadol ER. Morphine is by far the worst. I gave it 2 weeks, but I can't take any more of the nausea and illness this medication has caused. I took a morning dose today and feel ill, as usual. I can't wait to flush this garbage from my system."

• Bam...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 13, 2015

For Chronic Pain "Been taking morphine sulfate 30 mg x 3 daily for 10 years for a collapsed spine. Rods and screws in neck and back, spinal cord stimulus implant also. Started having breathing problems about 2 years ago. I had a sleep study and the result was central apnea, obstructive apnea, sleep apnea. Dr. said central apnea is caused by morphine sulfate. Have an appointment with Dr. on 9-23-15. Has anyone experienced this? Please help."

• mad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2022

Morphine for Pain "This medicine claims to be 24-hour extended release, but it is not. It releases the total dose within an hour. This is not an effective generic equivalent to Avinza 24-hour ER or Kadian 12 SR or Kadian 24-hour ER. The pain control is not effective or consistent. The side effects are severe and dangerous. I had a severe headache daily, liver enzymes elevated, no appetite, severe nausea, caused chest pain and shortness of breath."

• Anonymous
• March 14, 2009

Morphine for Pain "I was given Duramorph in my spinal tap for my 3rd cesarean. The side effects were horrible. After surgery, for several hours, I had difficulty breathing. I had to force myself to stay awake because every time I closed my eyes, my respiratory rate dropped. This is a side effect of Duramorph, but not everybody will have this side effect. I can tell you that after that surgery, the thought of having another cesarean made me ill."

• im ...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 5, 2016

Morphine for Chronic Pain "My breathing got very bad. I wasn't told about the side effects. I read about it on this site, and I asked my GP why I wasn't told about the side effects, and he wouldn't tell me, so I may need to talk to my lawyer."