MS Contin is a type of morphine sulphate that is administered it in ‘pulses.’ These pulses make sure the medication is released over a prolonged period time. Such a formulation makes sure any side effects don’t cause any serious damage as this is an extremely potent drug.
Morphine sulphate is highly potent and has been known to reduce the feeling of chronic pain for up to 12 hours. Unsurprisingly, it is used regularly on intensive care wards. It isn’t prescribed lightly, however. These tablets can cause a lot of damage and therefore their use is governed by strict medical guidelines.
Another trade name for this formula is avinza.
Side Effects
MS Contin is a drug that shares many of its side effects with pure morphine. Just some of these common effects include dizziness, nausea, constipation, and drowsiness. But the main side effect is the reason why many drug users take it. It makes the person feel euphoric and happy for a prolonged period of time.
Taking a high dosage can lead to severe hallucinations and problems with urinating. Some patients have also reported stomach problems.
Allergic reactions to this substance are rare, but if it does happen then facial swelling and a sore throat are two major signs of this.
MS Contin Addiction Treatment
An addiction to MS Contin usually requires a stay in residential treatment due to how serious the side effects can become with long-term usage. Dealing with hallucinations and other such issues requires the help of a healthcare professional to prevent a relapse. It is also necessary to target the issues that caused the addiction in the first place. Through counselling and therapy people can turn their lives around for the better. Through counselling these people are able to get to the root cause of their problems.
