Dea Pressing 120mg. M.e.r. ?

Are there any rules pending or active regarding placing all chronic pain patients on a morphine equivalent ratio of 120 mg. per
day? To patients who have never taken an opiate this is a big dose; however, those of use who have been chronic pain sufferers for years know each individual is unique in the type, amount, how the medication is taken as to what dose works for us. The goal is to take the least amount to allow us to function at a reasonable level. I pray some common sense prevails. Sadly those people who misuse, abuse and tragically die do affect us due to the facts this is sad, sensitive, makes the news thus affecting policy and.... us! Sorry long post, a little venting. Any word on possible rulings? Thanks. Please stay safe and live full! Remember: "tough times never last, tough people do". Be tough!

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Yes, the DEA did issue guidelines calling for doctors to limit patients to no more than the equivalent of 120mgs of Morphine per day, some states took the initiative of lowering it further to no more than the equivalent of 100mgs.

The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

There are exceptions granted for those with intractable pain due to a possibly fatal illness, such as stage 4 cancer.

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