Jonny boy

[210148]

Hi I'm new here names Jonny I've had copd for 5 years following an empyema op on oxygen 24/7 reps nurse has advised me to go on oramorph 5ml does anybody know if it helps breathless ness great community luv 2 all

[sassy59]

Can't really answer your question but just wanted to say welcome. I am sure someone will be on who can help. Take care. Xxx

[stone-UK]

Hi

Oramorph can help with breathlessness typical dose,1.25m four times a day.

Do not exceed recommended dose given by your GP.

whittington.nhs.uk/document...

[barbs47 in reply to stone-UK]

Very interesting read. You learn something new every day! Barbs

[2malinka in reply to stone-UK]

Very helpful information, as usual, Stone.

Will enquire about Oramorph with the Consultant at Harefield on my next appointment.

Malinka

[hufferpuffer]

Nice to meet you Jonny boy, can't help on your question just saying hi! ,😁 huff xxx

[Titchy52]

Hi big welcome to the site x

[210148]

Cheers guys nice to be a part of something again ,not the best of circumstances but there you go xx

[Billiejean_2]

Hi Jonny and welcome to HU. I have Bronchiectasis not COPD but often suffer from breathlessness as well. I've never taken Oramorph but have seen it mentioned here very often. From what I've read on comments here, people seem to find it helpful and I hope you find it helpful too.

[VoodooChile]

Hi Jonny

Welcome.

Stone gave good advice about not exceeding dose GP prescribed. If you still drive then you need to check if you are allowed to when taking Oramorph.

Regards

Andy

[stone-UK in reply to VoodooChile]

Hi

Although you can drive, Oramorph can cause drowsiness in which case you should not driver or operate machinery.

Oramorth and lorazepam (I take both) are on the list of banned drugs for driving. So it is crucial you don't change the recommended dosage.

[diesel12]

Hi can only repeat what others have said, oramorph helps anyway welcome. pull up a chair and make yourself at home x

[210148]

Thanks for help and advice i don't drive anymore so let's give it a try I'll let you know what happens thanks again xx

[210148]

Jonny boy above

[scorpiolass]

Hello Jonny, welcome to the site I see you have helpful answers to your question, don't think I can add to what has been advised. Take care, Margaret

[Kathygwanny]

Hi, Oramorph is very strong and can make you drowsy. It is usually very good at helpung breathlessness. I also found it was a great cough suppressant too.

Good luck.

Kathy x

[casper99]

Hi Jonny boy, welcome to the forum xx

[mskpjb]

Welcome to the gang Jonny. Don`t use Oramorph myself but quite a few people do so they`ll be able to advise you. Keep well, Sheila x

[Jaynair]

Hi, welcome to the site x

[Dedalus]

Sorry can't help Jonny but welcome to our group

[wenzelea]

I just read up on this and it does relieve breathlessness..since it does relieve a bad side effect of COPD then why isn't it prescribed more often?