Morphine Epidural
Name: Morphine Epidural
morphine Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common- Blurred vision
- confusion
- decrease in the frequency of urination
- decrease in urine volume
- difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- drowsiness
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
- painful urination
- pale skin
- shortness of breath
- sweating
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain
- bloating
- constipation
- convulsions
- diarrhea
- difficult or labored breathing
- dry mouth
- increased thirst
- irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing
- loss of appetite
- mood changes
- muscle pain or cramps
- pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
- restlessness
- shakiness
- sleepiness
- slow to respond
- slurred speech
- tightness in the chest
- unconsciousness
- vomiting
- wheezing
- Bluish lips or skin
- disorientation
- hallucinations
- lethargy
- low blood pressure or pulse
- severe drowsiness
- slowing of the heartbeat
- unresponsiveness
- very slow breathing
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common- Bloated or full feeling
- excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
- fever
- headache
- nausea
- passing gas
- skin itching
- sleeplessness
- trouble sleeping
- troubled breathing with exertion
- unable to sleep
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- Back pain
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- chest pain or discomfort
- fear or nervousness
- feeling unusually cold
- lower abdominal or stomach pain or pressure
- pounding in the ears
- pressure in the stomach
- shivering
- slow or irregular heartbeat
- swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
- Not alert
- trouble with coordination
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.