50 Mg Morphine Patch

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A 50mg morphine patch has been prescribed by an oncologist and is too strong for my uncle who has terminal stomach cancer. Is it o.k. to cut the patch in half? He is not in pain but is like a zombie.

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Hello, Christine! How is your uncle?

No, that could result in his getting too much of the medication at once, which risks an overdose.

How long has he been using them? The zombie like effect should improve, as his body gets used to the medication. But if it continues longer than a few weeks, then he should consult his doctor.

This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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You can fold part of the patch under just don't breach the seal this is how the weekend you of fyntenyl. Once your too the lowest patch they make gradually fold it under with each new patch a bit more fold.

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