KADIAN Reviews (MORPHINE SULFATE)

Average Rating: 3.4 (153 Ratings)

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KADIAN  (MORPHINE SULFATE):  This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Morphine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid (narcotic) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The higher strengths of this drug (100 milligrams per capsule and higher) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the sustained-action form of morphine to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.   FDA Approval Date: 2007-02-27 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 5  
3/11/2003
 5  Back pain Constipation is the only major side effect I notice. I used to be on Oxycontin, Kadian seems to control pain much better. 2 weeks
3/31/2003
 5  Back & Neck Herniations, Fibromyalg I was taking oxycontin for 6 years before my dr. suggested Kadian, for its F 47 15 months
6/9/2005
 5  EDS, DDD, OA, RA spinal stenosis No side effects noted I'm on 30 mg twice a day. (total 60mg in system at a time.) Works better than oxycontin, fentanyl, or percocet. It keeps an even level of medication in my system. I have several painful disorders, and it helps me feel human. F 57 14 months
5/4/2007
 5  Pain management hysterectomy Little bit of constipation. Make sure to eat plenty of fiber and take a stool softener. Very addictive. For me there was a high for the first couple of days, but that is over. Relieves the pain greatly for 6-8 hours. Also taking this along with Oxycodone. Dosage of Kadian is 20mg I am hearing that Kadian has bad withdrawel. But haven't reached that fun time yet :P This one makes me really sleepy! I take this before bed and I am out like a light within 10 minutes! I am on a low dose of 20mg.Suppose to take one in the morning (since I am still pretty much in bed all day, the tiredness is okay) and another one at night. Sometimes I have to cheat though, my tolerance has already gotten used to it, plus it is a very low dose. Helps manage the pain for 6-8 hours okay I guess. The doctor put me on this because after having a hysterectomy 7 weeks ago, I was still having a lot of pain and the oxycodone was barely helping anymore. I think my body has a high tolerance for pain meds. But I have a very low tolerance for pain!! I sure will be glad when this story of my life is over. :) This is one of those addicting drugs that takes a lot of will power to not take too many of to control the pain completely. And I am not even going to get into how bad it is with the oxycodone with the will power! I can sure see how people get addicted to it! The body goes nuts for it. At least mine sure is. I have had to be on so many pain meds for my health in the F 39 6 days
10/29/2008
 5  fibro/lupus/arthritis/degen discs The main side effects I have experienced are of course constipation (as with any pain medication) and drowsiness. I have been on about any pain medication you could name and Kadian has been a life saver. I am currently taking 600mg daily (300mg in a.m. and 300 in p.m). To counter the side affects I use Miralax for constipation which is now over the counter. It can be used daily for years and not affect your system unlike most laxative/stool softeners which are not recommended for over 1 week. The drowsiness is controlled by taking Provigil. Before Kadian I had to use a walker (I was 30yrs old). I could hardly function enough to take care of my children, get dressed, do my hair, laundry- much less be a quality spouse to my husband! Now I still use a cane but my pain is significantly better! F 33 2 years
1/18/2008
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 5  rheumatoid arthritis F 7 days
1/24/2008
 5  Herniated disc, spinal fusion SEVERE constipation, dry mouth, reduced libido, diminished thought processing, forgetfulness, difficulty urinating Since my daytime dose was increased to 90mg (evening dose 60mg), I HATE this drug! My pain relief is better but I can't function mentally, I can't go to the bathroom, I can't function as a woman with my husband most of the time (which he doesn't know), and I forget what I have said to people all of the time. I am absolutely miserable. I have tried every drug and every procedure except a morphine implant and I don't want to do that because of the risks. My current pain doc refuses to prescribe oxy to me because of threatening law suits. My family physician gave me a trial period and it worked wonders. I have got to find a doctor to prescribe that for me. NO MORE KADIAN FOR ME!!! F 47 3 days
3/10/2008
 5  RA, L4-5, L5-S1 fusions, Some constipation, helped with high fiber fruits. Mild, occasional headache. I was on fentanyl patches but could not keep them on. Kadian relieves about half of the pain. I am on 100mg bid and an extra 30 mg qhs. I also have Vicodin, 1 bid prn, for break thru pain. It has given me some quality of life back. F 57 8 months
3/21/2008
 5  Chronic Back Pain Severe constipation cured by diet and Miralax, Cotton mouth - drink lots of water and sugarfree gum Drowsiness - keep going and let body adjust NO HIGHS which is important to me. The pain JUST disappears. Hydrocodone 5-mg/350-mg for break thru pain. Not all doctors know how to prescribe pain med's. I worked with a pain specialist (Voted Best Pain Dr.) to find what worked for me and what didn't. Kadian much better than pain patches for me! I've had to increase the amount over time but this amount is working for me. I'm not pain free but I now have a life. F 65 4 years
11/2/2009
 5  neck, back, bilate shoulder pain Constipation, relieved with stool softners I have never taken Kadian but have a friend who is on it and she is doing great with 40mg BID. I take Opana which is a similar type of med (schedule II) The difference I see after reading the comments is that I never got the drowsiness, cotton mouth of the "high" that many experience. I take 40mgs every 12 hours and Norco for breakthrough. I have had 16 surgeries since 96 and can honestly say the my Pain MD nailed it. I now have what is considered an active life and play with my 4 grandkids without being bedridden the next day. If Kadian doesn't work the Opana might. Good luck to everyone as being in constant pain can really ruin a life. F 50 2 years
11/19/2009
 5  nerve root sleeve tumor @ L5 S2 Some constipation but I've found that eating cold cereal with fresh fruit daily works well. Occasionally I need to take a stool softener. Senecot-S is great-no stomach cramps. I have been taking Kadian for about 6 years in conjunction with 30 mg. Oxycodone 3x day F 59
100 MG 5X day
7/2/2013
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 5  several auto immune diseases mild constipation, nothing otherwise i have several auto-immune disease causing severe/constant pain - systemic cns lupus & vasulitis affecting my heart, brain, connective tissue, pulmonary fibrosis, and suspected MS. i take enough meds as it is, only had to take it 2xday, great pain control, no stomach or fogginess issues, rarely needed my 'rescue' immediate release dilaudid. F 42 1.5 years
60mg 2X day
8/18/2010
 5  Crohns,steonsis,and ddd F 39 2 months
80 mg
1/15/2012
 5  herniated disks drowsiness when dose was too high, easily alleviated; brief constipation, wore off within two weeks Been on every pain med made, this is a Godsend. No opiate high, no waking in the night, no weird dreams, just pain relief, my life back, before this after 2pm each day I was in total agony, impossible to work - and I have to work! Now, total pain relief 24/7. And no withdrawal effects, I tested it because I was wary of "morphine" and had no trouble. If it's this or surgery -- I'll take this until Dr. Crusher from Star Trek can do the surgery! F 52 6 months
4/3/2006
 5  scar tissue/ back surgery constipation is the biggie, and loss of intimacy. I don't even feel like snuggling with my husband. I've taken everything - Oxy, Vicodin, Norco. NOTHING has worked as well as Kadian. I'm on 30mg 2x a day, with MSIR 15mg for breakthough pain. Relief is so consistant F 45 2 years
12/18/2006
 5  extensive sciatic nerve damage The most effective relief I have ever experienced! I was on oxycontin/oxycodone for break-thru pain for 3 years (130 mg total). I no longer need add'l break-thru relief. I am taking 60 mg twice daily and do not have the high (detached) side effect of opiates. My life is my own again. I can keep up with my 15 year old, co-workers, etc. Thanks to my Dr, I will make-up for the lost years and look forward to the future! F 45 6 months
8/26/2006
 5  cronic all over body pain, spinal b constipation kadian has taken most all of my pain away. now my Dr. wants to take me off of this med, I don't understand ? when it works why fix it ! F 57 8 times
8/25/2006
 5  Severe Fibromyalgia Constipation & sexual side effects. Kadian gave me my life back. Great pain relief, no high feeling. I'm working and able to be a good mom again. I don't care to be dependent on a medication, but this drug has been a miracle for me. F 44 1.5 years
9/28/2005
 5  For server pain and degenrated disc I get tougne tied when I try to talk alot at once. I sweat real bad I change t-shirts 5-6 times a day. F 35 2 weeks
3/26/2007
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KADIAN  (MORPHINE SULFATE):  This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Morphine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid (narcotic) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The higher strengths of this drug (100 milligrams per capsule and higher) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the sustained-action form of morphine to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.   FDA Approval Date: 2007-02-27 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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