honeywhite
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As a consequence of some chronic pain, I have been prescribed diamorphine 30mg, to be taken more or less as needed (I also have Zomorph, to be taken morning and night, as well as phenobarbitone for nerves). The diamorphine comes in injectable ampoules for IM/IV/IN use. The doctor recommends intranasal administration unless absolutely necessary (I think she doubted my proficiency at finding a vein). Anyway, I don't have much of a problem with the diamorphine; it's an old-school, but above all RELIABLE, analgesic. If I inject it, I get hives, but that's apparently a known side effect as regards this medication. Needless to say, I've ended up following my doctor's instructions.
That said, if I take my medicine and then have a drink or two (half a bottle of absinthe), I wake up with a hellacious hangover. If I take JUST morphine and diamorphine, I get nothing of the sort. Similarly, if I drink without taking my meds. Is there some sort of morphine/alcohol/possibly barbiturate interaction? Or is it my own wiring to blame?
That said, if I take my medicine and then have a drink or two (half a bottle of absinthe), I wake up with a hellacious hangover. If I take JUST morphine and diamorphine, I get nothing of the sort. Similarly, if I drink without taking my meds. Is there some sort of morphine/alcohol/possibly barbiturate interaction? Or is it my own wiring to blame?