About Splitting Dialaudid 2 Mg

I was prescribed Dilaudid 2mg for the repair of an incisional hernia. Pain maiintenance has been a problem in as much as I cannont in the least tollerate even 2mgs of dilaudid. In the hospital was one matter. At home I was scared, felt on and off as if I were dying and very week to the point that I could barely make it to the kitchen to eat even oatmeal It would take me 10 to clean up a small kitchen spill because I was so weak. I switched to 600 mg IB and was chastised by the Advice Nurse for even considering IB and to switch immediately to Tylenol. My Question is this: Has anyone every been successful with pain maintenance with Tylenol Extra Strength or with 1/2 a 2 mg Dilaudid pill. Though still so afraid of Dilaudid. Thank YOU

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It really depends on what works for you. If Tylenol/Acetaminophen is helping you, then it's fine to take it, though you must be careful to not take more than 3,000mgs per day. Taking too much creates the risk of liver damage, or failure, which can be fatal.

It is also fine to take half of the Dilaudid tablet, if that's what works for you. It carries the risk of being habit forming, and its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth.

Why did the nurse have such a problem with you taking Ibuprofen?

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