Is Tapentadol as Strong as Morphine? A Pharmacological Comparison
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According to equianalgesic comparisons, oral tapentadol is approximately 2.5 to 3 times less potent than oral morphine. The question, 'Is tapentadol as strong as morphine?', is best answered by understanding that their distinct pharmacological mechanisms impact not only their strength but also their clinical applications and side effects.