Dilaudid Forums (Page 5)

How long does a 8mg dilaudid pill stay in your urine stream? If the pill was taken approximately 8 days before a urine drugs screen will it show up on the test? I had only taken one or two pills. ## After 8 days, in theory, you should be fine. Like most other narcotics, the Hydromorphone in Dilaudid is usually detectable in a urine screen for approximately 4 to 5 days, after use. However, there is no precise time frame, because individuating factors are always going to play a role, such as your metabolism, overall health, activity levels and etc. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I took a d 8 on friday eve will I pass a ur 2day please ## If your not a heavy frequent user you should have passed. Let me know if you did I'm wonder if I just dif one just now will I pass a t...

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I am having withdrawals from my regular medication which is oxycodone. I'm recently prescribed dilaudid 8mg for pain - how long will this medication work for, and will it take away the wd symptoms? ## It should help, each 8mg Dilaudid is equivalent to 21.33mgs of Oxycodone. They are usually taken every 4 to 6 hours. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I found dilaudid 8mg pills that may be 4 years old. Are these pills still good to stop pain?

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Never taken hydromorphone but have taken Roxies and strong hydrocodone but nervous about the effects of the dilaudid. Can anyone tell me the differences. Thanks ## I personally haven't taken Dilaudid (Hydromorphone), but based on some research I gathered: Hydrocodone is classified as being an intermediate centrally acting analgesic. Hydromorphone is considered to be a very potent (stronger than intermediate) centrally-acting analgesic drug. Additionally, Hydromorphone is considered to be the strongest of the antitussive drugs, and was developed shortly after diacetylmorphine (heroin) was removed from clinical use for this purpose in most of the world and banned outright in many countries. In essense, Hydrocodone is a weaker drug than Dilaudid. Some people suggest using Vicodine (Hyd...

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Does dilaudid keep anyone else awake? It is supposed to help me with the pain enough so that i can sleep, but it seems to make me feel more awake somehow. Any body else experience this feeling? I have liver issues so I doubt I can switch to another drug. ## Hello, Helen! How are you? Yes, opiates can cause that as a side effect in some people that take them, it's actually one reason some people end up abusing them, they like getting the energy boost. It doesn't mean they will all cause it for you, but there's no way to know ahead of time. However, even with the liver issues, there shouldn't be a problem with you trying others, usually you'll just have to stay away from the ones that contain Acetaminophen. Please notice that I said "shouldn't", because I a...

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small white ## small and white and have a M on one side and a 4 on the other side ## Were you referring to the medication Dilaudid? It is a very potent narcotic used to treat pain that contains the active ingredient Hydromorphone, such as the tablet Summer has asked about. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. The name brand for it is quite often misunderstood. Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you!

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I was just changed from the best pain meds I have found in 12 years of chronic pain (Exalgo ER 16mg + 4mg x 4 for breakthrough) because of a Medicare deal. Now I'm dealing with Opana ER 30mg twice daily and 10mg hydromorphone. So far the itching hasn't killed me, but I am reminded of why we switched in the first place. On the other hand, the strength seems more... I haven't been able to fill Opana ER (from Thurs to Tues is a long haul especially if I didn't have a spouse who hide meds when I need them to...) My math sucks. Not as much as withdrawal or OD though. What's the conversion? Happy Florist's Day! My first day here, glad I found you. ## Yes, you are on a slightly higher dosage, now. Thats why it feels like the strength is more. This is a narcotic analgesi...

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What is it for and is it prescribed for cancer patients only? The side effects for this drug.I would be more then gratefull if I can get this info.. Thank You ## Did you mean DIlaudid? The name is quite often misunderstood. It is a potent opiate that is used to treat severe pain, and it can be prescribed for people that are not cancer patients, but most doctors are cautious about doing so. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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one side has line in middle/on the other side is,l358 ## round white pill with a split in the middle with f on one side l on the other and 20 on the back8a ## L358 is NOT generic Dilaudid, nor any type of narcotic. This is an over the counter tablet containing 10mgs of Phenylephrine and 4mgs of Chlorpheniramine, used to treat cold and allergy symptoms. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## FL 20 contains 20mgs of Escitalopram, a generic for Lexapro, this is an antidepressant. Common side effects may include: nausea, insomnia, headache and dry mouth. You can read more here: Did you have any other questions? ## Someone told me that this pill i have is a generic dilaudid it is white and small has a M on one side an...

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i have a very bad back,from an abusive marriage,sciatica,spinal stenosis,scoliosis,fibromalgia a frozen shoulder & a fusion,c,456 &7. i have a pain pump w/ dilaudid in and take opana10 5x a day. i do not like the opana,i was on morphine30 ir that seemed some better,the pump doesn't help much...i assume my tollerenceis awful high .just wondering if there is something stronger go stop this misery.ty ## Have you ever tried Fentanyl? It's a very potent narcotic opiate, over 80 times stronger than Morphine, so it generally requires just a very small dose to work. Learn more Fentanyl details here. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. It is somethi...

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That's not true I've gotten several shots into my ivy of diallaudid at the hospital late Sunday night and went to my pain doctor and notified them first thing Wednesday morning had a urine test and they could detect no hydromorphone in my system and this has happened more than once ## What other options besides consuming large amounts of water can be taken to speed up the process of cleansing your urine for dilaudid showing up in a UA

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ok so i took a dilaudid friday night, today is tuesday and i got to take an urine tests for my suboxone dr. does anyone know if ill be clean enough to pass it? ## Why dont you go gt your kicks out on route 66! How old are U? grow the F up. There are us people out here that suffer with spinal injurys and you like playing weekend junkie. You make medication bad for the rest of us...thanks ...fool! ## Dilaudid contains the active ingredient Hydromorphone, which is a narcotic and most narcotics are detectable in your urine for up to 4 to 5 days, though this can vary depending on how much you have used, how often, your metabolism and overall health. Did you pass? It is very dangerous to inject pills that are not intended to be used that way. Most tablets contain fillers and, since they are n...

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8mg pills pictures ## Found a pill of a friend I'm worried there may be a problem ## Since this is available as the name brand, Dilaudid, as well as the generic, Hydromorphone, I cannot possibly post pictures of all of them for you. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, and dry mouth. Can you post back with the markings on the tablet in question?

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I have my usual script for 180 dilaudid pills. My insurance will only pay for 150. Usually they run it for 180 and i have to pay for 30 pills out of pocket. This time they said they could not do it I had to pay 300 for the full 180 pills and they would not bill insurance for the 150 at all. How were they able to do it before but not this month. ## It may depend on your insurance, or the pharmacy policies. Which pharmacy do you usually use? Which insurance company do you have? It is really hard to say, without knowing this additional information. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, and dry mouth. You may need to ask your doctor to write 2 different prescriptions, one for what y...

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My wife takes 4-8mg dilaudid a day and is on 125 mcg/h fentanyl patch she is having really bad nausea ## She is taking to much narcotic! She is lucky she isn't overdosed. You will never get rid of all you pain, period! It is a fine balance between pain control and quality of life. i would reduce to 4 mg and you can break the 8's in half. They are not time released if labeled Dilaudid or hydromorphone! Chronic Pain Patient from Florida who can't find anyone to fill my 8mg Dilaudid! ## I have a lot of experience with Dilauded, and this side-effect is very common. I recommend Gravol Suppsitories, they'll take away the nausea without interfering with her pain treatment. ## That can be a normal side effect of opiate medications, as reported by the FDA, they can also cause diz...

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What are the effects during the weaning off period of Dilaudid? ## Hi Pal, Dilaudid withdrawal symptoms typically include the following side effects: Abnormal skin sensations Aches and pains Anxiety Cold- or flu-like conditions Diarrhea Goose bumps Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there) Headaches Insomnia Loss of appetite Mood swings Nausea and vomiting Pain Rigid muscles Rigors (fever chills), tremors, shivers Sleep difficulties Sneezing Sweating Upper respiratory problems There's some important information about withdrawing from dilaudid, that you can view in the link below: Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add regarding this. ## How do you know if you have a cold or are you going through withdrawl ## I thought I had a...

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I have a tiny round dark peach pill with P on one side and 2 on the other side. I want to know what it is? ## @brite eyes, A small round peach pill with P on one side and 2 on the other is reportedly identified as Dilaudid (2mg), used in the treatment of chronic pain. For verification, the size of this pill is approx. 5.00 mm and the manufacturer is Purdue Pharma. Additionally, the pill itself carries a National Drug Code of 59011-452. I hope this helps!

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I am allergic to Vicodin and Percocet so for my last 2 surgical procedures have been prescribed 4mg oral Dilaudid. I understand that it is a very powerful pain reliever but I get minimal relief from it so is it possible that my pain receptors are not responsive to this type of medication? The only other pain med that I take is Lodine (NSAID) for arthritis. It seems that I get more pain relieve from 2 Tylenol but am still in alot of pain with that. Both times after surgery I have stopped taking the Dilaudid after 3 days because I'm still in pain and on top of that constipated. Has anyone had this same minimal response and any suggestions on other pain meds I could use if needed? ## Odd. I too had little relief from Dilaudid. I was in a motorcycle accident, and they gave me that after...

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How much would a 1mg of IV Dilaudid cost on average? ## There is really no way to even guess, because it's going to vary greatly from area to area. At a hospital, the price will be considerable high, because they have to factor in all associated expenses, such as the pay of the nurse that sets up the IV, the pharmacist that fills the drug order and etc. Many people are surprised when hospital or emergency rooms charges are so high for medications, but most don't stop to consider all the expenses that have to be included in those charges, in order to afford you the best medical care. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Thank you for the answer. The hospitals do charge a lot. On my hospital bill the actual medication cost was under $3, but for the IV injection of it done...

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I have been taking 8 mgs. of Dilaudid 4 times a day for the last 6 months for a chronic illness. 3 months ago I had surgery to give some relief to my illness, and I have since found some stabilization to my symptoms. As such, my doctors want to wean me off of the Dilaudid. I am very nervous about the idea because I have noticed in the mornings (after not having the Dilaudid for 12 hours), I feel a bit anxious and I have joint and muscle aches and pains. Therefore, the first thing I do is take my Dilaudid. Currently to wean me off my doctor is suggesting that I taper back one pill a day (around lunchtime) each week so that I go from taking 8 4mg. tablets a day to taking one 4 mg. tablet a day. This process should take about one month to complete, and it truly frightens me. Do you have an...

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I have a round pink pill which is scored on one side and on the other I can't figure out what it is. It looks like a beaker in a U or a cup, almost like a horseshoe. I think it may be Dilaudid but I have no idea. I am in Ontario. This is driving me crazy!