should be used only by the person
it was prescribed for. Levorphanol should never be given to another person, especially
someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place
where others cannot get to it.
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking levorphanol. Dangerous side effects or
death can occur when alcohol is combined with a narcotic pain medicine. Check your food and
medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol.
Never take more levorphanol than is prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to
stop working as well in relieving your pain.
Levorphanol can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Do not stop using levorphanol suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal
symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the
medication.
What is levorphanol?
Levorphanol is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to
morphine.
Levorphanol is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Levorphanol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication
guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking levorphanol?
Do not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a narcotic
medicine (examples include codeine, methadone, morphine, Oxycontin, Darvocet, Percocet,
Vicodin, Lortab, and many others). You should also not take levorphanol if you are having an
asthma attack or if you have a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus.
Levorphanol may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person
it was prescribed for. Levorphanol should never be given to another person, especially
someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place
where others cannot get to it.
Before using levorphanol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to
an unborn baby, and could cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Tell your
doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Levorphanol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this
medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
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