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Can I use Avinza if I have thyroid problems?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Before using the painkiller Avinza (morphine), let your doctor know if you have a low-functioning thyroid (hypothyroidism). Your doctor will want to take that into account, as well as any thyroid medication you take, when he or she determines how much Avinza you should take and how often you should take it.

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