MS CONTIN Reviews (MORPHINE SULFATE)Average Rating: 3.9 (202 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MS CONTIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MS CONTIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Pancreatic Cancer | Constipation | I am new to MS CONTIN. Only been taking it for 7 days. I had chronic pain for three weeks, I went to the Hospital and they said I have Pancreatic Cancer and it went to the Liver. MS CONTIN works to relieve my pain, But I don't have much time left. | M | 55 | 7 days | 9/4/2008 | 5 | Severe Chronic Pain | Chronic constipation & sleepiness, both of which have improved over time. | I have had severe chronic pain in my lower back due to DDD & other issues. I have tried many different narcotics to control the pain. I am taking 100 mg MS Contin every 12 hours, & take Dilaudid 4 mg for breakthrough pain. This combination has greatly improved my quality of life. | M | 47 | 3 years | 7/6/2008 | 5 | pain relief | none really once i got used to it. | I am currently taking 145mg 3x/day, plus 10mg Norco 3x/day, and have increased dose by about 10mg every other year. Back issues are my problem, I have a professional position for 20 years at an Ivy League Research University. Failed L4/5 18 years ago, car accident 1 year ago, back injury both times, great pain relief, great University pharmacy, no addictioon problems here, but my pain doc says I'm 1 in 10000, lucky me!!! | M | 54 | 16 years | 7/3/2008 | 2 | chronic pain | does not seen to work for me, constipation | was on oxy 20mg 2 times a day, my doc wanted to try something different, does not work at all, next appointment will be asking for the oxy back | F | 56 | 2 weeks | 6/15/2008 | 4 | broken fingers and burned arm | constipation. head aches | i have been taking this medicine about 2 months and it seems to help. 60 mg. 1 time a day. the constipation is terrible!! can anyone help me . i have tried fiber opills changed diets ande all.. wha ts next!! | M | 30 | 2 months | 5/8/2008 | 5 | two neuromuscular diseases. | occasional itching. brief transient nausea. | neurologist also using this med for severe diareah from other meds for my illnesses. I am also on10/500 hydrocodone and robaxin from my psyatrist (sports doc). for scoliosis, bulging discs, and severe arthritis in my spine. the m.s. contin actually keeps me 100% regular in bowel movements, absolutely normal. Satisfied w/pain control.Also stick w/one local pharmacist. NO!NO! walgreens! evil judgmental place. My local drug store knew me before these issues in health came up so when I explained what was going on it was a non-issue. Nothing makes you feel worse than some jerkoff in a white coat intimating your a drug seeking loser. It also helps when presenting these class of scripts to at least look clean groomed and not strung out no matter how much pain you are in. They will call your docs and complain and exaggerate your condition.Thus your out of the meds you need. It,s all a show folks. Like getting a loan if you look like you don't need it you'll get no attitude and get your meds. | M | 54 | 3 days | 4/8/2008 | 4 | Scolio;L6vertebra;bulging 3 discs; | I have had iv morphine years ago, so I was scared to take it thinking I might be KO'd, but managed ok. I been on Lortab for over 2 years, and didn't work anymore. This was the solution.I agree that if you are active, the drowsiness is not inhibiting. Sitting around is drowsy | I notice that for the first many replies I read, I am the youngest one here. I also take Lyrica, Skelaxin, Mobic, and now started MScontin twice day of 1=2 15 mgs. Only one day, but I didn't know relief like this could be achieved anymore. I recently found out about 3 bulging discs, luckily none ruptured, scoliosis, and an extra, L6 vertebrae which is pinching nerves. I would be happy to contact anyone who had questions for me, or suggestions, if I see them post something here. | F | 26 | 1.5 days | 4/3/2008 | 4 | cervical fusion, failed back syndrm | very drowsy,a bit shaky, extreme dry mouth. | I have had a discectomy at L4-5 S1 and have had a a cervical fusion. I am getting ready for a surgery to remove a bone spur at c4 and then another surgery for a spinal stimulator on the lumbar spine. I was on a low dose of oxycodone for 2 months then it was upped to 5mg. I was also taking Lyrica for nerve damage in my leg from an injury during the discectomy surgery. That worked for about 2 months and then stopped. I was just put on 30mg of MS Contin twice a day and 10 mg of oxycodone for breakthrough pain. I am also taking 100mg of Lyrica 3 times a day. The morphine is working great. I have not had to take much oxycodone since, granted it has only been a week. I have been extremely tired but I feel it is from the Lyrica increase because the dose was doubled. Hopefully after my surgeries I can slowly stop taking all drugs except for Lyrica since it is for the permanent nerve damage. | F | 37 | 7 days | 3/9/2008 | 3 | CP-Fibro, RA, Back/neck DDD | so far none- only taken for 3 days - YOU PEOPLE WHO TAKE THESE MEDS FOR A HIGH JUST PEEVE ME OFF SO MUCH - ITS FOLKS LIKE YOU WHO MAKE IT HARD FOR THE PEOPLE WHO TRULY NEED IT!! | was on 2 40mg methadone a day for 2 years - worked wonderful but gained 25 pounds - was on 3 80mg oxycontin prior to meth. worked well but did not like the additive feel (body telling you when you need next dose) So far MSContin not doing real well 2 60mg/day 1st day no pain relief upto 3 60's now think I will need lot lots more of this -Do feel more energetic than on meth but loved the "normal" feeling from meth. | F | 3 days | 3/9/2008 | 4 | chronic severe back pain. | constipation | MS Contin has worked pretty well for me for 4 plus years. At this point I take 600mg 3 times a day, in addition I laso take Diludid for breakthrough pain, flexaril for spasms and valium for anxiety. I realize that this is a pretty strong drug cocktail but it works for me and I am able to function normally. Try going to a smaller family owned pharmacy, they are often more understanding and willing to take the time to understand your individual situation. Feel free to e-mail. | M | 50 | 5 years | 1/26/2008 | 1 | Severed spinal cord | Constipation, nausea, fatigue, stomach cramps, foggy mind (very poor ability to concentrate) doesn't help relieve pain | M | 45 | 3 weeks | 1/19/2008 | 4 | Lower back surgery | Got horribly sick with flu like symptons and intense diaherra that lasted for days. Felt so sick from the medicine that the back pain was easier to deal with..as strange as that sounds. I believe i must to alergec to this pain med. | Kept me up at night..I am now dealing with my surgery healing and take lots of advil. I am just thankful that the surgery has seemed to help and that i was not crippled from the surgical procedure. | M | 53 | 1 weeks | 12/31/2007 | 4 | Arthritis in mid/low back | Constipation for first 6 months | I take 30mg 4x per day and have found it to be extremely helpful, though I don't believe each pill would last 12 hours (or even 8). Have tried Percocet, Fentanyl patches, methadone, and Kadian. The Kadian really does last 12-24 hours in regular dosing, but was way too expensive for me. | M | 39 | 2 years | 12/26/2007 | 4 | Late Stage Lyme Disease-FM & RA | severe constipation | I have tried everything just to get some relief from having the 3 severe pain issues all on top of each other. Went to dr. after dr. until I finally found my doc now who I am grateful for. He listened and knew what to do. Wanted 2 put me on Oxycontin, but Insurance wouldn't pay for it. Gave me MS Contin 200mg 2x a day (started me out at 100mg 2x a day & gradually increased), with Percocet 5/325mg 2 tablets 4x a day as needed for the breakthrough pain. This drug has allowed me to at least walk and do very limited basic motions & have some form of a life. I still lay in bed most days, but at least there are now days that I can get up whereas before I couldn't even walk. I hear so many people worry about what others think-I used to also, but no longer care. These meds are a Godsend. People who have not experienced chronic horrible, debilitating pain HAVE NO CLUE what little quality of life we have. Wouldn't wish this on anyone. Said I would be on the rest of my life. I also suffer | F | 40 | 2 years | 12/7/2007 | 5 | because it works better then others | sleepy if not doing anything but if i get motivated it is great but i can,t do a hole lot just basic thing around the house or i start hirting agian i take in stride | take it as directed and everything will be alright the msir fast acting is the best take it with the ms conton i get relief for 4-5 hrs. i take ms contin 30 mg and 15mg of fast acting. i fel like a normal person. | M | 55 | 7 days | 11/24/2007 | 5 | chronic myofascial pain, nerve dam | constipation, sleepiness | phenomenol pain relief. previously on lots of hydrocodone and would wake up in sick pain. M.S Contin's time release lasts through the night. | F | 46 | 3 months | 11/22/2007 | 4 | Degen Spine Disorder | some nausea if I havn't eaten enough. | I take 15 mg twice a day along with tylenol 3. This helps me to have about 4 hours of good time where I can walk and have a life. I am not sure that it is enough because some times my pain just doesn't stop. maybe I should ask to have the dosage increased. | F | 61 | 4 years | 11/20/2007 | 2 | annular tear L-4, L-5 disc | Constipation (resolved with miralax), blurred vision, waking up at night with severe dry mouth that almost makes me choke b/c of no saliva. Just began very sharp abdominal pain that bends me over (going to doctor tomorrow!)I am already in enough pain that adding these side effects is not worth it for me. My pain averages around 7 (from 1-10)with the ms contin. So not much relief there. | F | 45 | 41 days | 11/19/2007 | 5 | ms contin makes me sleepy for the first hour. | i,ve taken oxy,s methadone avinza. ms contin is the best in releving pain it makes feel like a normal person!it,s the greatest pain med,s out there. | M | 55 | 2 days | 9/30/2007 | 5 | third degree burns over 20% of body | some drowsiness | Hospital would not prescribe after about two months into recovery, had to go through private practice physician. Hospital claimed they were worried that I might sell my pain medication on the street! | M | 38 | 6 months | 9/15/2007 |