Question 1

i was wondering is dilaudid the best pain medication?

Accepted Answer

Best pain med: There is no such thing as the best pain medication. The best pain medication is the one prescribed that works based on an evaluation based on history and appropriate exam.

Question 2

can u help me with a medication schedule ?  the meds i take daily are: tramadol  3x/day,  ketoralac  3x/day  &  dilaudid as needed for bt pain

Accepted Answer

See a pain doc: First of all, what is the reason for you on such medications. Toradol is a potent NSAID and should not be taken more than 5 days due to nephrotoxicity. Dilaudid is a very potent opioid indicated for moderate to sever pain. It comes in extended &immediate release. Tramadol is a non-opioid analgesic. A pain specialist can help you tailor the best regimen for you.

Question 3

i have a pain pump implant and it does me no good, why? i have had it for two years and it was supposed to do wonders, i agreed to the surgery so i didn't have to subject my body to so much medication. i'm currently on dilaudid but it's such a low dose th

Accepted Answer

It's : It's possible that your pump may not be working correctly.  For example, if the spinal catheter is not in the proper position, has cracked or has become kinked or otherwise occluded (for example by a granuloma), these could lead to lack of benefit.  I would suggest you get seen by a qualified pain medicine doctor who has experience with spinal pumps.  That doctor, in addition to examining you, will also review the medical records outlining how the pump surgery was done, what your dosing has been, imaging studies before or after the procedure and determine what steps may be taken to help you.  Don't give up!

Question 4

can you recomend an alternative to dilaudid what drug would you use instead of dilaudid and what strength

Accepted Answer

Tylenol, (acetaminophen) : Tylenol, (acetaminophen) Ibuprofen are over the counter. Only the rare patient needs something like Dilaudid as an outpatient. Fentanyl is another highly addictive, but very potent drug that can be used, as is Methadone or long acting morphine.

Question 5

does dilaudid show up on a drug screen?

Accepted Answer

Opiate: It is an opiate. .   Some urine drug test kits only test for natural opiates.  In that instance it may not since it is a synthetic opiate.  However most will detect synthetic and natural opiates.

Question 6

what are the risks of shooting up dilaudid drugs?

Accepted Answer

Death: Dilaudid is a narcotic pain reliever.Usually cause of death from abuse/overdose is respiratory depression resulting in death, especially if mixed with other meds or consuming alcohol.Dilaudid dosage needs to be very well controlled and monitored by a professional.

Question 7

is dilaudid the first drug of choice to use when someone is allergic to morphine?

Accepted Answer

Dilaudid: I would not say its the first choice - there are many other choices Dilaudid is just one of the options.

Question 8

can i take 1mg dilaudid, if i am taking 500 mg lamotrihine, 20mg citalram, estrogen-methlytestos? want to make sure no reactions to these drugs.

Accepted Answer

Dilaudid: This is a controlled substance. It is illegal to take somebody else's medications. You should talk to your doctor about this.

Question 9

me and my friend are debating this but is morphine and dilaudid in the same drug class? im ellerject to morphine so i would think they are different?

Accepted Answer

Yes, same group: Morphine, the prototype of opioid analgesics, is a full "pure" agonist of the mu receptor and so is dilaudid.

Question 10

2nights ago i took 48mg of dilaudid&3mg of lorazapam within 45 minutes.i had detoxed off all drugs for over a week.was that a dangerous amount?

Accepted Answer

Probably: The real question is, why are you taking the Dilaudid and lorazepam?

Every body has different ability to digest drugs, and a week of detox isn't likely to change that a great deal.  However, if you must take opiates, then drug holidays can rejuvenate their effectiveness.  On the other hand, stopping lorazepam, after taking it regularly can be very dangerous and even cause seizures.

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A member asked:

I was wondering is dilaudid the best pain medication?

A member asked:

Can u help me with a medication schedule ? the meds i take daily are: tramadol 3x/day, ketoralac 3x/day & dilaudid as needed for bt pain

A member asked:

I have a pain pump implant and it does me no good, why? i have had it for two years and it was supposed to do wonders, i agreed to the surgery so i didn't have to subject my body to so much medication. i'm currently on dilaudid but it's such a low dose th

A member asked:

Can you recomend an alternative to dilaudid what drug would you use instead of dilaudid and what strength

A member asked:

Does dilaudid show up on a drug screen?

A member asked:

What are the risks of shooting up dilaudid drugs?

A member asked:

Is dilaudid the first drug of choice to use when someone is allergic to morphine?

A member asked:

Can i take 1mg dilaudid, if i am taking 500 mg lamotrihine, 20mg citalram, estrogen-methlytestos? want to make sure no reactions to these drugs.

A member asked:

Me and my friend are debating this but is morphine and dilaudid in the same drug class? im ellerject to morphine so i would think they are different?

A member asked:

2nights ago i took 48mg of dilaudid&3mg of lorazapam within 45 minutes.i had detoxed off all drugs for over a week.was that a dangerous amount?

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