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Side effects of opioid use registered in the health records.
| Side effect | Methadone (n = 175) | Morphine (n = 87) | Total (n = 262) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 17 | 6 | 23 |
| Somnolence | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Intestinal constipation | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Vomit | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Mental confusion/delirium | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Pruritus | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 34 (19.4%) | 20 (23.9%) | 54 (20.6%) |
