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What are the differences between oxycontin (oxycodone) and dilaudid (hydromorphone) ?

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Potency: On a milligram for milligram basis, Dilaudid is more potent than oxycodone.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Brian Le answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Narcotics: They are narcotic pain killers. Hydromorphone is a minor metabolite of morphine oxycodone is metabolized to oxymorphone.

Answered 6/3/2016

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