Is there any drug better than morphine sulfate syrup to control the pain due to cancer. The pain comes back within 2 hours after taking morphine or sometimes the pain is reduced only a little bit.
2007-01-21 00:47:44 · 4 answers · asked by Chancs 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Morphine is probably the strongest painkiller available, usually the next step is to increase dose to control the pain. Talk to your docotr about it;
2007-01-21 00:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I work in Orthopedics and morphine is the number 1 drug of choice. You might suggest a breakthrough pain reliever such as OxyIR. The important thing to know is that you are entitled to pain control!! Contrary to what you have been told....you have the right to be properly medicated for pain. Most people are unaware of this and think they have to live with pain. Good luck.
2016-05-24 04:33:24 · answer #2 · answered by Sandra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a patch called Duragesic. It comes in strengths beginning at 25 mcg. I am on 125 mcgs. It is transdermal, meaning that once it is placed on the skin, the medications is evenly spread throughout your body. It is better than Morphine, which I despise, and is used in many cases of cancer. If you are not getting pain relief from Morphine, ask your doctor about Duragesic or ask the pharmacist. I know you will get pain relief from this medication and it is stronger. Good luck, and God bless.
2007-01-21 00:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by Memere RN/BA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Methadone works great for pain. Contact your doc, Methadone will stay in your system longer offering more pain control. There are lots of rules and regulations to receive the Methadone.........but it is worth it. I've been using now for 4yrs,it helps me get through each day.Good luck.
2007-01-21 05:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fentanyl patches or "pops" may help. Ask your doctor.
2007-01-21 00:51:39 · answer #5 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋