The Morphine Withdrawal Timeline Chart

7/5/2017

Duration of Morphine Withdrawal

Morphine is a strong opiate pain killer used for relieving chronic, excruciating pain. However, daily use of morphine may lead you to developing a dependence on – or even worse – an addiction to morphine. When you become morphine-dependent, you’ll experience withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking morphine.

How long do these withdrawal symptoms from morphine last?
What can you expect?
How are they treated?

Find the answers in our infographic. If you have any questions, feel free to post them in the comments section at the end.

Morphine Withdrawal Timeline

Morphine withdrawal symptoms occur right after your last dose has worm off, and they can last from several day to few weeks. Generally, morphine withdrawal is like a bad flu. The worst symptoms appear 2 -4 days after quitting the drug. After the first week, the symptoms gradually become less and less intense.

Below is a detailed timeline of morphine withdrawal symptoms to easily assist you in predicting a general timeline of symptoms during this difficult period:

0-48 hours after the last morphine dose:

Abdominal cramps
Anxiety
Chills
Cravings
Dizziness
Insomnia
Irritability
Loss of appetite
Muscle & body aches
Nausea
Nausea
Panic attacks
Restlessness
Sweating

3-5 days after the last morphine dose:

Anxiety
Cravings
Depression
Heart palpitations
Mild nausea
Sleep disorders

5-7 days after the last morphine dose:

Anxiety
Cravings Stabilization
Depression
Irritability
Mood swings
Sleep disorders

Week 2 Morphine Withdrawal Symptoms:

Feeling better
Sleep disorders

How Long To Withdraw From Morphine?

The length of morphine withdrawal varies from individual to individual. Furthermore, symptoms that manifest vary from person-to-person. Sometimes all symptoms may appear, sometimes not. So, keep in mind that there’s no fixed timeframe period for morphine withdrawal. Nor does withdrawal affect all people the same way.

Some morphine users may undergo post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS) that can last for several months after initial withdrawal. Morphine PAWS include:

Anxiety
Irritability
Depression
Fatigue

The Safest Way to Withdraw from Morphine

So, how to withdrawal from morphine safely? The most secure way to treat morphine withdrawal is under medical supervision, where you can get the best support. Doctors will assess and supervise medications that can address withdrawal symptoms as they occur. Furthermore, you’ll get the psychological and emotional support that you need.

Don’t lose hope!

There’s always a way forward through drug dependence.

Morphine Withdraw Timeline Questions

Are you or a loved one suffering from the debilitating effects of morphine?

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Reference Sources: Medline Plus: Morphine Sulfate Injection
NCBI: History of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction

Medline Plus: Opiate Withdrawal
NIH: Opioid Dependence Treatment Guidelines
NIH: Drugs for Opioid Detox
WHO: Treatment for Opioid Dependence

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