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Can I use Kadian if I have an enlarged prostate?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
If you have an enlarged prostate or narrow urethra, or if you have trouble urinating, talk to your doctor before taking the extended-release pain medication Kadian (morphine). This medication, prescribed for moderate to severe long-term, continuous pain, can make it more difficult to urinate.

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