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A member asked:
Dilaudid is not effective for my pain, but weaker opioids are, what's wrong?
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May be genetic: Some people lack the specific enzymes that convert an opioid into the active molecule. This is well known with codeine, and may be the case in certain people with other semi-synthetic drugs, like hydromorphone, as well.
Answered 2/6/2014
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