Question 1

difference between oxymorphone and hydromorphone?

Accepted Answer

Semi synthetic : Oxymorphone is a semi synthetic form of morphine.  Comes in immediate and extended release formulas and used for chronic pain.  
Hydromorphone is a deritive of morphine as well but works best in IV form.  Oral formulations do exist but are not reliably effective due to how they are broken down in body.  Both are narcotics and controlled substances that can cause respiratory depression, use caution.

Question 2

is hydromorphone 8 mg stronger than oxymorphone? for chronic pain

Accepted Answer

No: It is not considered stronger but is still abused

Question 3

what's the difference in between oxymorphone and dilaudid?

Accepted Answer

Narcotics: Oxymorphone and hydromorphome (dilaudid) are both narcotics.  They are different substances in the same narcotic class.  They are both used for moderate to severe pain.

Question 4

how do people get dilaudid and oxycotin and numorphan (oxymorphone) so easily when they are celebs?

Accepted Answer

Like Everything Else: They buy it illegally or they get a doctor to write them a prescription. Some perfomers actually do have legitimate pain problems but the lifestyle sometimes leads to other complications and addictions. When you have $$$ $, you can always find those willing to oblige with whatever.

Question 5

what is difference between oxycodone and oxymorphone?

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Similar: Both offered in immediate release and extended release formulations.

Oxymorphone is a metabolite of oxycodone.

Question 6

what are the differences between oxycontin (oxycodone) and dilaudid (hydromorphone) ?

Accepted Answer

Potency: On a milligram for milligram basis, Dilaudid is more potent than oxycodone.

Question 7

how can i take 4 mg hydromorphone to get high?

Accepted Answer

Getting a high: This is not the forum where you can expect information on this type of activity. In fact trying to get a high with a prescription molecule is not recommended.

Question 8

is it ok to take 20mg of ambien (zolpidem) and 8mg of hydromorphone?

Accepted Answer

Mixing drugs: No! the fda recently lowered the maximum recommended dose of Ambien (zolpidem) for females.  Maximum for males is 10mg.  Mixing meds can be a deadly combination.  You may benefit from a physician that specializes in pain management and u may be a candidate for a sleep study to get to the root of your problems.  Good luck but don't play dr.  ; mix medications without your professional's awareness; permissio.

Question 9

can i get a cortisone injection while i am also taking hydromorphone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hydromorphone is a narcotic pain killer.  You can have steroid injection while taking this medication.

Question 10

can u take hydromorphone and or with mirtazaphine hrs later , for sleep ?

Accepted Answer

Hydromorphone : Should not be used for sleep. It's a pain medicine and should be used as such. Mirtazapine is safe to take, preferably by itself to reduce interactions with other drugs.

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