Question 1

how many mg of dilaudid is too much to take at once? i understand that it depends on tolerance. need an idea of how much not to exceed at once.

Accepted Answer

Take as prescribed: Dilaudid is an opioid based pain medicine and it should be taken exactly as the prescribing doctor instructed. It is most commonly prescribed for pain crisis in patients who suffer from sickle cell anemia.

Question 2

how much stronger is dilaudid than hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

5x: Hydrocodone's main mechanism of action is being metabolized into hydromorphone by the liver. On a mg basis i cosider hydromorphone to be 5-7.5 times more potent.

Question 3

i cannot get any relief.. how much stronger is dilaudid than hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

Dilaudid is much: Stronger then hydrocodone, somewhere in the 20 times stronger range and the jump should not be made from hydrocodone to Dilaudid (or oxymorphone). Speak with your physician about mid level opioids if you definitely need them, such as oxycodone. Also ask for long acting to help keep a steady state in your system to avoid peaks and troughs and decrease abuse potential.

Question 4

how much stronger is dilaudid than hydrocodone and where can i get refills?

Accepted Answer

4 to 5 times: Dilaudid (hydromorphone) when taken orally is roughly 4 to 5 times more potent than oral hydrocodone. Both medications are controlled by the drug enforcement agency.  Your physician will determine if you need this medication, in addition to other pain management therapies.

Question 5

is morphine or dilaudid stronger?

Accepted Answer

Potency?: It depends on the amount of each.  Dilaudid is more potent on a milligram to milligram basis.

Question 6

what are the side effects of dilaudid?

Accepted Answer

Dilaudid: The side effects are varied and similar to other narcotics. If you have been prescribed these your physician and pharmacist should have gone over these with you. I hate to presume but please do not take this medication if not prescribed to you it is a powerful narcotic that could kill if taken incorrectly.

Question 7

which is better: oxycontin or dilaudid for pain?

Accepted Answer

It is a draw: Oxycontin has a longer duration of effect and can last 8-12 hours. Dilaudid tends to have a much shorter effect lasting 3-4 hours. Oxycontin tends to be used for more even continuous pain control. Dilaudid is used for break through pain. Both are very strong medications with a high potential for addiction. Please use caution & strictly follow doctors instructions.

Question 8

is dilaudid the same as morphine? please advise!

Accepted Answer

No: Dilaudid (also known as hydromorphone) is an opioid pain medication that is a man-made cousin of morphine (which comes from the opium poppy plant). It is much more potent on a milligram per milligram basis.

Question 9

if i'm allergic to dilaudid can i take morphine?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the reaction is due to an allergic mechanism, you can. Unfortunately, reactions to narcotics are often due to 'histamine release' 'pseudoallergic' mechanisms. If there is a tendency toward having hives or anaphylaxis, narcotics can bring out the tendency. A visit to an allergist-immunologist may help distinguish the mechanisms.

Question 10

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.

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