MS Contin Warnings and Precautions

Before starting a new medication, it is important to fully review its warnings and precautions. With MS Contin, these precautions include the risk of becoming addicted to the medication, the safety of taking the medicine when pregnant or breastfeeding, and potential drug interactions. MS Contin warnings and precautions also apply to people who have certain health conditions, such as liver disease, asthma, or low blood pressure.

MS Contin Drug Information

MS Contin: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking MS Contin^® (morphine sulfate ER) if you have:

A history of drug or alcohol dependence
Lung disease of any sort
Liver disease, such as cirrhosis, liver failure, or hepatitis
Gallbladder or pancreas disease
Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
A head injury or high intracranial pressure
Severe abdominal (stomach) pain
Hypothyroidism
Asthma
Addison's disease
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
An enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy, or BPH)
Seizures or epilepsy
Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Breastfeeding.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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