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My doctor prescribed dilaudid 2mg for me then up it to 4mg. the question is i still have a bunch of 2mg ones left. could i take 2 2mg is that the same as 1 4mg? i dont want to have a bunch of pills around.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: But understand that Dilaudid is a very powerful narcotic and should only be used for severe pain.

Dr Chiu and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/3/2017

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A member asked:

My doctor prescribed dilaudid 2mg for me then up it to 4mg. the question is i still have a bunch of 2mg ones left. could i take 2 2mg is that the same as 1 4mg? i dont want to have a bunch of pills around.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Chiu and another doctor agreed

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