Opioids i have chance to swich from morphine ER to Opana ER. Thoughts?

[Speed King]

I am currently prescribed 30mg of Morphine ER, twice daily (60mg total). I talked to my PM doctor and had a chance to switch from 15mg Morphine ER, twice daily to
5mg Opana ER, twice daily. I had hard copy in hand and tried to fill it at my hospital. They said they didn't carry it. It also turns out that the medicine required a prior authorization from my insurance. I didn't have enough left over pain medication to cover me through the wait. I ended up getting my Morphine ER bumped up to 30mg X 2 per day, so I would have something.

The 30 Morphine ER X 2 per day, actually isn't too bad.

I tried an ER/CR Opana pill twice before. I thought it was 8mg. It was differently less then 10mg. If I remember correctly, It was hard as a rock. It was lay in bed all day and watch TV strong.

Now as strictly a pain medicine, would I have better analgesia and overall stronger feeling with a 5mg Opana ER, twice daily, versus 30mg Morphine ER, twice daily ?

Thanks,
Speed King

 

[BeachBum4u]

I wrote an answer to you SK on the Chronic Pain thread. Hope it helps!

 

[pinpoint]

I think it's Dilaudid that comes in 8MG doses. Personally I'd make the switch. I would not get in a habit of using alternative ROAs though as that will be the beginning of the end for you.

 

[the last dose]

Opana is stronger than Morphine imo, morphine is a more sedating feeling much less pain relieving. Opana feels like a strong oxy i think its atleast twice the strength of oxcycodone. Just keep in mind Morphine is much easier to taper and jump from than opana.

 

[Speed King]

Thanks for the replies. I'll take the fact that morphine is easer to taper and get off into consideration.