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Myoclonus Associated with Treatment with High Doses of Morphine:The Role of Supplemental Drugs
BMJ 299:150-153, Potter,J.M.,et al, 1989
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Article Abstract
Myoclonus as a side effect of treatment with morphine is more likely to occur in patients taking antidepressant or antipsychotic drugs as antiemetics or as adjuvant agents or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for additional analgesia.If a patient develops myoclonus the best approach may be to change the supplemental treatment.
 
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