Morphine

[Libragirl]

Has anyone else been given morphine to help with their breathing, if so please can you tell me when you take it. I am taking 2.5 ml up to 4 times daily.

Thanks for your help

[Damon1864]

Hi Libragirl, I don't actually take morphine for my breathing but my daughter does. Have a Happy Easter and a lovely evening take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx 🌻🌻

[barbs47]

Hi Libragirl I have been prescribed morphine but have never figured out when to use it. I seem to have so much going on it never seems the right time. I hope someone else can give you better advice. Barbs x

[Putnam]

I read a bit about using opiates for Asthma, but never had it prescribed. Wouldn’t mind trying it, could use a little lift now and then lol…. Happy Easter.

[Ern007]

Hi Libragirl - I have been on Morphine for over 2 years, 2.5 to 5ml every four hours and or if needed, Although I have COPD I take the morphine for neck and spine problems, although i have noted it does help breathing. As for "when I take it" - I take in on a need to have basis, normally 1-3 times a day, no fixed time, I myself take 2.5 ml (7mg) .... Unless your GP has said otherwise, take it when you need it but keep to the 4 hour spacings. Hope this helps.

[kalona46 in reply to Ern007]

I could use some help like that occasionally. I try to stay with natural meds but all my doctors will only give me ibuprofen and Tylenol.

I have trouble swallowing and choke easy. I'm in the Midwest of the U.S..

[Ern007 in reply to kalona46]

Sorry for very late reply. ibuprofen I am not allowed as they can cause bleeds and I am on blood thinners - Paracetamol ( Paracetamol) Tylenol.) are only good for mild pain. You are aware that both Paracetamol and ibuprofen can be taken at the same time as they are different drugs. I also have problems swallowing - it;s a nightmare with some foods. Midwest of the US sounds good, Kansas City come to mind, seen some great westerns set there,. Sorry can't be more help,

[kalona46 in reply to Ern007]

Thank you, yes I'm in KC and I just found out that ibuprofen causes heart attacks at , age 65 and older. I'm 77, a little late 😲 I do use medical marijuana in gummy form called indica a relaxer and it really helps me rest and sleep at night.

[Ern007 in reply to kalona46]

Whatever helps IMO is fine. I take morphine and it helps a lot with pain, I take Zopiclone at night, without I would not sleep. I never used ibuprofen as there are alternatives that are safer IMO - indica is not legal in UK unless prescribed. I hope weather is better for you in KC, it's cold here..Brr

[Rgodwin]

I am prescribed morphine but I have only taken a drop twice. It does open up the airways!