Zomorph

[Chance15]

Hello all my fellow sufferers,this is my first post on pain concern just wanted to know if any of you have/are on zomorph modified release capsules.Only I have being put on these with others by my pain specialist but they don't seem to work for me it's only a 10mg capsule,I know it's only being a week.

Any advice would be great many thanks folks.

[jenray]

My husband has terminal prostate cancer he takes Zomorph together with a slow release morphine capsule twice a day...He limits himself with it because it can make you very sleepy...it does, however, take away the additional pain he's in now if he's exerted himself a bit too much...treat it with respect because you can become addicted to it...I hope it helps you...being in severe pain affects every part of your body and mental state so getting relief is very important. All the best to you...

[may1941 in reply to jenray]

Its not the same for everyone. I am now on 30mg twick a day and i am trying to gradually reduce the dosage as i would like to comeoff of them altogether as i feel i cannot remember things get confused feel very sleepy. I do have the Buprenorphine paych and Oramorph which i think i will stick with, so i wish you luck with whatever you think is best for you. Eve

[Chance15 in reply to may1941]

May1941,

Thanks for your reply,it's ok I seen pain specialist he has changed my medications all of it.i been on co-codolmal for 30 years with back problems and they seemed to work.he told me they were counter reacted,same as tramadol .He also put me on paracetamol 500mg 2to be taken 4times a day.i don't think any work but it is early days yes.

As for a bad memory it started years ago before I started this medication lol.

[may1941 in reply to Chance15]

I am pleased to hear you got your meds sorted out hope all goes well for you now i wish you all the best.

[Chance15 in reply to jenray]

Jenray thanks for your reply.its hard caring for a loved one as I also care for me Mom.im just great full I have help with me Mom from family otherwise I would not cope full stop.

[frankdobermann]

I'm on zomorph 30mg twice a day but I get no side effects in fact I still get pain!

[elvistait]

hi I suffer chronic pain, I have done most of my life I have khyphosis of the spine "curvature" for which I'm having a major op later this yearto correct it and just been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis aswell, ive been taking zapain which is codeine based 2-4 times a day the doctor put me on zomorph last week 30mg but now increased that to 40mg it seems to be doing the job I think if your still in pain you need to up your dose, ask your doctor, I also take liquid oromorph when pain gets too much. good luck!!!

[Chance15 in reply to elvistait]

To elvistait, thanks for your reply and advice.You mention liquid oromorph what is it and does it help....

Pain specialist just started me on these with paracetamol 8 a day at 500mg......pregabalin 200mg 1 3times a day.....naproxen 250mg 1x3daily....omepraziole 20mg 1a day plus zomorph10mg.

[elvistait in reply to Chance15]

hi buma, oromorph from what I gather is morphine based but not as strong yI take zomorph tablets 40mg twice a day with high dose paracetomol and ibuprofen I take the oromorph inbetween if the pain is too much hope it helps answer your question.

[muppet60]

Hi, I have been on SR Zomorph for over 2 years, started on low dose now on 70mgs twice a day plus oramorph for break through pain, in the beginning yes I was sleepy, but now I cope well on it, some meds suit some people some don't, I think all we can do is try different drugs, different doses until we get something that helps and suits us, trail and error .I am lucky to have a GP who worked in a pain clinic before and between us we usually manage to find something that suits me. I hope you find something that gives you some relief, gentle hugs