Side Effects Of Intravenous Morphine (Top voted first)

Has anyone experienced an onset of pain due to administration of intravenous morphiene? This has happened to me both times I was given morphiene in the ER . Slowly my body starts aching from abnomen and moves throughout my entire body. Sensation is like a whole body menstrual cramp. Both times all I got for a response was,"That's weird," from the medical staff. It generally passes after 90 seconds and then the meds take effect but don't wear off for 12 hours rather than the four hours they had suggested. Anyone else ever experience this? Is it dangerous? I have to have major surgery soon and am afraid of the reaction.

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Hello, Angie! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you've had.

I'd suggest just talking to them prior to the surgery and see if they can use a different drug for analgesia. There are other options, so it doesn't necessarily have to be Morphine.

Many hospitals actually prefer Dilaudid, now.

This is 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.

Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Thank you, that is helpful! Any idea what actually occurred? So curious if it's happened to anyone else.

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This "cramping" effect throughout my body happens everytime I take morphine either by IV or pill. It passes and in my opinion is just a wierd side effect and should slowly wear off. Not the worst side effect from pain med.I have it every time no worries at least you are under medical supervision try to relax and tell yourself its working.

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Hello hirl with the morphine pain i have the same reaction except mine starts in my spu e its like a giant hand squeses your spine and slowly releases its a weird feeling

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