Can I use Kadian if I have an enlarged prostate?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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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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