Can I use MS Contin if I am taking an antihistamine?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

You can take the pain medication MS Contin (morphine) if you're also taking an antihistamine, but tell your doctor which antihistamine you're taking and how much of it. Like MS Contin, some antihistamines depress the central nervous system. In combination, the two drugs could potentially cause a severe drop in crucial bodily functions like breathing rate and blood pressure, leading to serious and even deadly side effects.

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