Can I use MS Contin if I have a history of urinary problems?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

MS Contin (morphine) can make urinating more difficult if you have an enlarged prostate or a constricted urethra. Tell your doctor about your condition so that he or she can determine whether and how much MS Contin you can safely take. MS Contin is an opioid that's used to treat moderate to several pain.

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