Dilaudid, or hydromorphone, is typically prescribed for the management of moderate to severe pain, particularly when other pain relievers are ineffective or insufficient. It is often used in hospital settings for post-operative pain or in cases of cancer-related pain. Due to its potency and potential for addiction, it is generally prescribed with caution and under strict medical supervision.
I have cancer
The word prescribed should help you here. You need a prescription. See a physician.
Dilaudid is a brand name for hydromorphone, an opiate typically prescribed to treat severe pain.
The word "better" is very vague and patients can react very differently to medications. However, there are a number of advantages to selecting Dilaudid (AKA Hydromorphne) over Morphine. Both drugs have similar effects as hydrocodone and Oxyconde. Dilaudid is estimated to be 3-4 times stronger than Morphine therefore the amount of drug prescribed is usually significantly less. Dilaudid has a lower risk of dependency and typically causes less nausea than Morphine.
Yes, it is the generic form of dilaudid, hydromorphone. I am prescribed the same pills. The strength is obviously 4mg which is the second highest dose of dilaudid that is available. They come in 2mg, 3mg, 4mg, and 8mg.
This drug has been prescribed to a loved one. I have always researched drugs that have been prescribed to me. Its very important to know what you are taking and the possible interactions it might have with other scripts you are taking!
The most common drug containing hydromorphone,a synthetic compound of morphine, is Dilaudid. Dilaudid is available in both liquid (injectable) and pill form. Hydromorphone is a very powerful narcotic and should not be used unless prescribed.
Yes, my hematologist just prescribed it for pain. He is also responsible for monitoring my coumadin monthly.
It can, but generally doctors prefer to prescribe Percocet or plain Oxycodone rather than Dilaudid (hydromorphone), unless the patient has problems with morphine intolerance (both Dilaudid and Fentanyl are synthetic opiates).
It keeps you from going through withdrawal, yes, but depending on what u r used to taking makes the difference. Example: 2mg dilaudid is like taking 2 perc 10's. dilaudid is stroger there is no acetametaphan it is a form of morphine. Hydromorphone is the generic name. I am prescribed 4mgs dilaudid also lasts a lot longer for pain and withdrrawal. con for me is that it makes me feel too "high"
180mg is kinda pushin' it, is right on the border of overdose for someone that has a high tolerance.
It depends on the type of test that is being conducted--and as such, how recently such medication was consumed by what route. The answer is, possibly but possibly not. Vicodin (containing hydrocodone) does metabolize into hydromorphone--Dilaudid. The question is somewhat confusing. If you're prescribed Vicodin and taking Dilaudid recreationally and are asking whether a drug test will trace the Dilaudid, then you are allegedly violating the Terms of Service.