I take morphine sulfate 15 mg er for chronic pain. how much over 12 hours do I get?
Question posted by Anonymous on 15 Jan 2013
Last updated on 7 February 2013
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Each tablet has a total of 15mg of morphine. Depending on what kind of long acting system you have, it will release a total of 15mg. Morphine Sulfate ER and MSContin last about 8-12 hours, Avinza can last for 20-24 hours and Kadian also last about 8-12 hours so it depends on which long acting system you have and also on how fast you metabolize the drug.
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If 15 mg works for you that's great! I have never had morphine last for 12 hours. Usually about 8 so I have to take it 3 times a day.
At the start of taking the morphine I was getting relief, about six hours. Now I get 4 hours of relief. He kept on oxycodone 15 mg for breakthrough pain. Between the two meds my pain level went from 8 to four. The quality of life has improved. I could still use more help but, this is the best I've felt in a long time.
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