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Morphine can be extremely addictive and may have serious short and long-term side effects. It should never be taken except as prescribed by a medical doctor. Morphine should not be taken during pregnancy because it can cross the placental barrier and may cause respiratory depression, addiction in the baby, and higher risk of complications during birth<ref>[http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/sec22/ch259/ch259a.html]</ref>. Morphine should also not be taken with alcohol, as this may cause serious and potentially life-threatening side effects. People who experience allergic reactions to other narcotic medications should not take morphine. Ask a doctor before taking morphine if you have: | Morphine can be extremely addictive and may have serious short and long-term side effects. It should never be taken except as prescribed by a medical doctor. Morphine should not be taken during pregnancy because it can cross the placental barrier and may cause respiratory depression, addiction in the baby, and higher risk of complications during birth<ref>[http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/sec22/ch259/ch259a.html]</ref>. Morphine should never be given to children as it may have serious mental and physical effects, and it may also have negative effects on the elderly. Morphine should not be taken with alcohol, as this may cause serious and potentially life-threatening side effects. People who experience allergic reactions to other narcotic medications should not take morphine. Ask a doctor before taking morphine if you have: | ||
*drug allergies | *drug allergies | ||
*asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders | *asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders | ||
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*recent gastrointestinal surgery | *recent gastrointestinal surgery | ||
*pulmonary disease<ref>[http://www.druginfosys.com/Drug.aspx?drugCode=493&drugName=Morphine&type=11]</ref> | *pulmonary disease<ref>[http://www.druginfosys.com/Drug.aspx?drugCode=493&drugName=Morphine&type=11]</ref> | ||
Morphine may cause unsteadiness, weakness, and dizziness and impairs balance and coordination. People taking morphine should not operate heavy machinery or any other type of equipment<ref>[http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/morphine-sulfate]</ref>. | |||
Ask a doctor before taking morphine in combination with other medications. Medications such as pentazocine (Talwin), nalbuphine (Nubain), butorphanol (Stadol), or buprenorphine (Buprenex, Subutex), or MAO inhibitors such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) may interact with morphine. Consult a doctor before taking morphine while on these medications<ref name=drugs2>[http://www.drugs.com/morphine.html]</ref>. | Ask a doctor before taking morphine in combination with other medications. Medications such as pentazocine (Talwin), nalbuphine (Nubain), butorphanol (Stadol), or buprenorphine (Buprenex, Subutex), or MAO inhibitors such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) may interact with morphine. Consult a doctor before taking morphine while on these medications<ref name=drugs2>[http://www.drugs.com/morphine.html]</ref>. | ||
