morphine vs opana

[bcampbell2020]

I have been on Morphine Sulfate 15mgx4 per day for chronic pain.  Now my outrageous insurance is saying I must try Opana in it's place before they will let me use my morphine.  I am concerned that it will not take care of this pain as I have tried tyelenol w/codiene, tramadol and a patch and none of them work.  I am afraid that this will not take care of my pain and it will be days before I can get an appeal in.  Is Opana/oxymorphone stronger than these others that I have taken.  I apologize if I'm not making myself clear...I am totally handicapped and bed ridden and I am fearful that I will be in pain.  Thank you so much

[remar]

I'm so sorry you're going through this. It's not uncommon for an insurance company to want people to try other cheaper medications to see if they work. If they don't then they will usually allow you to take what does work.
I've never taken Opana before so I can't give you any advice about it. I do know that we're all different and respond to medications differently. Opana might work very well for you but not work for me, or, the other way around.
I have heard from a few people that Opana is stronger than Morphine. Again, we're all different.
How long does your insurance company want you to stay on this med. If it doesn't help, or is much less stronger than your Morphine call your Dr to let him/her know. They should contact your insurance company to let them know it's not working.
Please keep us up to date on how you're doing. We're always here to help any way we can.