Table 3

Mean peak or trough ratings (± S.E.M.) of adjectives from the adjective rating checklist sensitive to 10 mg nalbuphine and/or 10 mg morphine (ratings correspond to saline and 10-mg doses of nalbuphine and morphine, respectively)

AdjectiveSalineNalbuphineMorphine
drive (motivated)3-a 0.9  (0.2)0.6  (0.2)0.3  (0.1)*
dry mouth0.4  (0.2)1.0  (0.3)1.2  (0.3)*
flushing0  (0)0.4  (0.2)0.6  (0.2)*
nodding0.1  (0.1)1.9  (0.4)* 1.9  (0.3)*
numb0.1  (0.1)0.7  (0.2)* 0.6  (0.2)*
sweating0.1  (0.1)0.8  (0.2)* 0.2  (0.1)
  • * P < .05 compared with saline

  • 3-a Trough rating