Morphine Oral Soluution

[robotman]

I suffer with C.O.P.D. and recently contacted my docter who prescribed the above .On reading the package instructions it says not to be taken with Asthma or C.O.P.D. I had called the doctor due to worsening breathing problems.

What should i do ?

[snail]

Oramorph is given in small doses, half to one teaspoon a time to c.o.p.d sufferers To relax and so help with your breathing. I've been taking it, when needed for years. If you follow the correct dosage given to you it's fine and will help.

[Sharp5Flat13 in reply to snail]

Me as well. It helps tremendously.

[Spacecat1 in reply to Sharp5Flat13]

Me too have copd but take for anxiety and panic attacks. It does help to calm you down

[robotman in reply to snail]

Thanks Snail,anything that helps

[peege]

It's a very low dose of morphine so don't worry. Many copy sufferers take it. P

[jimmyg23]

Yes I have been taking for couple years 2and half ml every four hours if needed I use it when ever feeling breathless or panic or anxiety comes on very good it was respiratory nurse who put me on it have repeat prescription for when needed you will like it

[robotman]

Doe's that mean i only need to use as required?

[jimmyg23 in reply to robotman]

Yes if and when required if breathless

[Maxiem]

What dose has the doctor recommended ? Or can other members recommend a dose?

[jimmyg23 in reply to Maxiem]

Mine was recommended at 2.5ml every four hours by respiratory nures

[Maxiem in reply to jimmyg23]

Thanks

[robotman]

0.5ml four times a day

[Catnip]

Greetings

I take 2.5ml before I do anything that's going to make me breathless. When I asked the Doctor about a persistent cough, she advised "take a swig of morphine"

Just make sure you drink plenty of orange juice or whatever makes you "move". The downside to morphine is horrendous constipation.

Catnip

[robotman]

Thanks Catnip

the doctor mentioned constipation and advised Macrogol powders

[hpwilb]

I am under treatment for severe COPD. My palliative care doctor prescribed morphine drops to my surprise. For some unknown reason they reduce the sensation of breathlessness. For me they have been very helpful when I find myself hyperventilating even when just sitting. I am on oxygen and my Sp02 is fine, but I still get massively out of breath with movement. Morphine really helps me.