Adverse effects of morphine
On the behavior
- euphoria
- fatigue
- inattentiveness
- lethargy
- mood swings
- poor performance
On the brain
- depressed consciousness
- general psychomotor impairment
- possibility for seizures
- slowed reaction time
On the psychology
- abnormal thoughts
- delirium
- disconnectedness
- disturbed sleep
- mental clouding
- severe depression
On the sex and sexuality
- decreased sexual interest
- difficulty with conception
- impotence
- loss of sexual ability
On the body response
- analgesia (inability to feel pain)
- impaired respiration
- reduced gastrointestinal motility
- slower heart beat
On the general health
- change in ability to see colors
- increase in hepatic enzymes
- painful urination
- vision problems
- weight loss
Serious adverse side effects
- collapsed veins
- death
- endocarditis (inflammation of the inner lining of the heart)
- gradual shutdown of respiratory system
- HIV/AIDS
- liver damage
- mortality due to worsening of cancer
- reduced cellular immunity
About the author
Lee Weber is a published author, medical writer, and woman in long-term recovery from addiction. Her latest book, The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions is set to reach university bookstores in early 2019.
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