Morphine : Interaction with Alcohol

Written & Compiled by Madhumathi Palaniappan | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team

Interaction of Morphine with Alcohol - For your own safety It is important to understand and avoid the drug-food interaction and how to take the medication. Drug-food interaction can sometimes cause side effects and can even reduce the efficacy of the drug.

Morphine is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for severe acute and chronic pain. It is also used as a sedative.

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Morphine Interactions with Alcohol

Intake of two or more than two alcoholic drinks along with morphine can cause dangerous side effects like coma or death.

How to Take the Medication -

Morphine is prescribed as a narcotic drug. You should follow doctor's advice regarding the required dose before taking the drug as it can cause severe side effects.

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