Question 1

is dilaudid stronger than demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)?

Accepted Answer

Both are potent drug: They are both potent drugs when given other than by an oral route.  When taken by mouth, Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) is less potent.

Question 2

is there codeine in hydrocodone or demoral or dylaudid none

Accepted Answer

That : That is a very good question.  All of these medications are "synthetic" opioids.  There is no Codeine in hydrocodone, demerol, (meperidine hydrochloride) or dilaudid.  However, some people who are allergic to one can be allergic to another synthetic opioid.

Question 3

how strong is a 2mg of dilaudid?

Accepted Answer

Depends: In someone who is not used to opioids this can be a strong medication.  It is indicated for moderate to severe pain.  Dilaudid is about 4 times stronger than morphine.

Question 4

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 5

how much stronger is dilaudid than hydrocodone?

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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 6

to what extent is dilaudid stronger than hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

Equivalency: Oral Dilaudid = x5 morphine. Hydrocodone =x1.5 morphine. Now do the mathematics.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

is percocet or demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) stronger?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is not an easy conversion but most conversions show oxycodone to be much stronger.

Question 10

can i use dilaudid with phenergan (promethazine) before sleep when have pain? i took dilaudid 4mg for strong headache and woke up with nausea and vomiting.

Accepted Answer

What does your Dr.: say? Both of those narcotics are habit forming and addictive outside of short term pain management/use. Phenergan (promethazine) is a decongestant, but is a controlled substance. So, ask your doctor what is best for now. If this is what your management includes, then it will make you drowsy. You shouldn't be driving/operating machinery while on it. Otherwise, there are safer OTCs that can work well for sleep.

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