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Is hydromorphone related to hydrocodone and the codeine family of drugs?

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Hydromorphone: Hydromorphone is not Codeine derivative- it is a derivative of morphine- hydrocodone is derivative of codeine-.

Answered 9/6/2019

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Dr. Brian Le answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Narcotics: Hydrocodone is a minor metabolite of Codeine that is metabolized to hydromorphone hydromorphone is a minor metabolite of morphine.

Answered 6/24/2014

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