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What are the risks of shooting up dilaudid drugs?

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Dr. Mitchell Cohn answered

Specializes in Pain Management

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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Answered 12/7/2014

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