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A member asked:

Is dilaudid the same as morphine? please advise!

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Dr. Ilana Newman answered

Specializes in Palliative Care

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.

Dr Colegrove agreed

Answered 8/23/2019

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