DILAUDID Reviews (HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 3.6 (204 Ratings)

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DILAUDID  (HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE):  This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydromorphone is an opioid (narcotic) pain reliever. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief.   FDA Approval Date: 1992-12-07 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 2  Right Flank, Groin, Lower Back Pain When having severe pain in my right flank, right groin and lower back pain, I have gone to E.R. Typically, I am given Zofran and Dilaudid by IV. After the IV combination, I end up feeling dopey and have extreme shaking. After getting home, I develop a headache and have to sleep 24 hours! I have found that I cannot take either Morphine or Dilaudid without experiencing adverse effects. I just can't easily use either. It only gives me a partial relief from the pain that I have. I, for whatever, reason just can't comfortably use opiates, no matter in what form. I can only speak for my experiences. I know that others do experience relief. I can neither recommend or not recommend. I just know that it makes me very ill. The shaking is unbelievable. Having to sleep for hours after administration is concerning. F 62 1 days
2 MGS (IV) 1X H
3/7/2014
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 5  Post-op pain Sleepiness, grogginess. While no drug is perfect, I am someone for whom Dilaudid worked wonders. I had it post-op twice--once for abdominal surgery and once for spinal surgery. I had a PCA pump for the spinal surgery and was only on Dilaudid about 12 hours or so. I wish I'd been able to do that with the hysterectomy--I had to call and request it, which meant I was already in a lot of pain by the time someone got there. They only allowed 3 doses over a 24 hour period, which wasn't sufficient. For post-op pain, this is the best thing I've had. However, I know it doesn't work well for everyone--sorry about that and hope you can find something that does. F 46 2 days
3X day
12/17/2013
 1  severe migraine immediate and severe vomiting, extreme dizziness, widespread itchiness for several hours. Extreme drowsiness. At a clinic to get relief from a 3rd day migraine I was given dilaudid in a shot in place of regular morphine which is what I had recieved in the past. Morphine had no side effects except for drowsiness and itching. Dilaudid caused immediate vomiting and dizziness. Had to be brought to the car in a wheel chair with a plastic container. Could not move for at least 2 hrs without dizziness and vomiting. Did eliminate the pain of the migraine, but not sure if it was actually worth it. Do not know why the change from regular morphine. F 43 1 days
1X O
10/26/2013
 1  Pre surgical sedation? Increase on BP, headache, palpitations Had previous similar reaction to morphine Previous level 1 Traumatic Brain Injury They did not do surgery at surgical center, blamed me for non controlled BP? F 65 1 days
9/8/2013
 1  stomache,abdomen pain Extreme headache immediately following IV injection, which both Doctor and nurse denied F 57 1 days
iv injecti
8/3/2013
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 1  For spinal headache Felt extreme heavy pressure in my arms and legs and a numbness in my face which was then followed shortly after by respiratory arrest. Simply awful. F 27 1 days
7/23/2013
 1  Severe lower back pain I had to stop taking Dilaudid (6mgs 3 x's a day), as the use of it caused me to shake, feel nauseous, have a headache, and to feel very drowsy. The use of it made me have INCREASED pain. Same as above. F 61 0 days
2 3X day
7/17/2013
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 5  Chronic back pain This medicine has no side effects aside from constipation and a general improvement in mood for me. Dilaudid works. It kills the pain. It's also got some other excellent effects, and should be used far more often. First of all, it kills my smoker's cough. Second of all, I have been able to not start antidepressants and I have quit Xanax because of this excellent medication. It removes anxiety and depression better than Xanax ever could. Third of all, my productivity has increased... somehow, this medication is a performance enhancer in the context of study and writing. What's a little constipation for the benefits of this amazing and unique "wonder drug"? M 21 1 years
4 4X day
6/16/2013
 1  Severe neck and shoulder pains Went in for severe pain, told the doc and nurses I have a sensitivity to pain meds, and that I have asthma and heart palps. Nurse brushed it off and said I would be fine. Asked what the side effects were and was told nausea given anti nausea meds then given dilaudid in a shot. Had feeling like I had to pee but couldn't go, stomach cramped up really bad, body shook all over, couldnt open my eyes, hands froze up in a peculiar way, had to reverse it twice and two and a half months later and thousands of dollars later......same symptoms.....this drug should be illegal!!!! F 34 1 days
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4/18/2013
 5  Worst migraine of my life Went to the ER with a migraine that had gone on for way too long. I was on week two. I was given Dilaudid injection with phenergan within 30 minutes or less I felt much better. I did not feel any pain anymore. When I first got to the ER my legs and arms were numb the pain in my head was so bad. They took my BP and it was 160/110-and I take a beta blocker daily! This medicine wiped away all the pain and fast. I felt great the rest of the night aside from a little insomnia and urinary retention. F 25 1 days
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4/12/2013
 5  acute pancreatitis suffering with acute pancreatitis pain relief was almost instant. I recieve it IV 2mg every 4 hours. But the pill form did not offer any pain relief, so they sent me home on percocet. IV dilaudid great ! Pill form of dilaudid sucks ! M 40 4 days
2 mg IV
4/2/2013
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 5  cervical & lumbar radiculopathy some constipation (controlled); fatigue Works effectively with minimal side effects. Does not make me feel high at all. M 62 2 months
4mg 2X day
3/4/2013
 5  chronic pain I have been on this for over two years now for chronic pain. It gave me my life back and replaced many other drugs such as neurontin, oxycodone, prednisone etc. I have no side effects at all. I don't feel "high" and have remained at the same dose daily. On occasion I research this stuff with concerns about long term use. Every day at around 2, usually after working, my entire body cramps up and I can barely walk. I take one 4mg of dilauded and within minutes I'm back up and running. F 37 2 years
4-8 mg/day
2/3/2013
 5  Chronic lower back pain I take the Dilaudid through a implanted pain pump and have never had any side effects until today. I had my pump refilled around 12:30pm on 1/25. I woke at at Midnight with terrible itching. 1st time it's ever happened. Going to try and reach someone at the pain clinic on Saturday but no idea who I will reach. Dilaudid saved my life. Before I had the pain pump implanted I had an electric stim that wasn't helping much at all. I was pretty much disabled and rarely left home. Once the pain pump was implanted and I starting the Dilaudid my life totally changed. Was able to go back to work and do things with my family again. Still can't lift or do any physical things but my quality of life improved so much. That's why this inching concerns me now. Sure hope it doesn't mean I will have to get off it. M 53 4 years
8.4 mg 1X day
1/26/2013
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 5  Chronic pain, periferal neuropathy Dry mouth I've been able to function better than I had on just Morphine ER with the dilaudid or just the morphine. There is not a part of my body that isn't in massive nerve pain after two spinal fusions. On this drug there are days that I'm at the best I've been in years. My family sees a huge difference. Not groggy, more active, not struggling to get around as much. I also take gabapentin and baclofen and they all play together quite well. Will eventually go back on the morphine per doctors wishes but for now I'm doing the best I have in years. M 53 6 months
4 mg 6X day
1/23/2013
 5  Chronic pain increased/Acute pain Constipation (of course), A (slight) sensation of a narrowing of the throat. Didn't affect breathing, and only lasted a short while after each dose. After being a chronic pain patient/suffering with disc pain (7 herniated discs) and Fibro. I experienced an unexplainable spike in pain - Lumbar region (have 3 bad discs there) and both hips. Pain level spiked up to 10, and stayed there for about a week straight. I have been suffering with all kinds of new pains, in addition the to usual stuff. I was concerned. * Awful Sciatic pain down entire right hip and leg - Didn't respond well to TENs this time (I tried). -(Constant pain) * Sciatic pain has developed down the entire left leg also. -(Constant pain) * Feels like a short, fat-bladed knife has been stuck into my lumbar region - Intense pain -(almost constant) * Having trouble doing anything; including walking, or putting on pants. Been taking all meds as usual. With the addition of Zanaflex, due to the practically unbearable pain. I only take the Zanaflex during emergencies (like this), but it was just barely taking the edge off this time. * Unable to sleep, despite 2Mg Zanaflex and 1.0Mg Klonopin (Can't take 4Mg Zanaflex: Gives me "funny little chest pains") * Pain in my calves was so bad, it just made me tremble sometimes. Pain Mgt. Dr. Rx'd Dilaudid (for 1 week) - It actually helped with the pain, and even gave me a glimmer of my life back. I'm not thrilled with the idea of taking/being on such a strong narcotic pain reliever - But, it's amazing. I was able to take a shower, walk, eat at a table (like a normal person) I am very grateful. M 43 1 weeks
4mg 4X day
1/23/2013
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 3  Post-hysterectomy Itchiness,severe constipation, sweating,foggy- headed,blurry vision These meds helped take the edge off of the pain, brought it down from an 8 to a 4 or 5, but no miracle.i definitely would not drive or attempt anything that takes concentration while on the medication. I needed to wean off of these because the constipation was unbearable for me, even after taking laxatives, still softeners, etc., F 40 10 days
2-4 mg 3X day
1/21/2013
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 3  Ruptured Cyst, given via IV in ER Immediate allergic response upon injection. Severe, full body itching. Difficulty swallowing. Rash on upper body. Full body sluggishness/heaviness. Relieved the pain, however caused an allergic response. Have had dilaudid several times previously with no adverse effects. Given IV Benadryl to reverse allergic reaction. Still itching hours later. F 29 1 days
2mg 1X AN
1/7/2013
 5  At a Florida ER Pain was relieved and finally was able to sleep after having major cluste ahead ache and seizure! It's a very effective drug. F 39 1 times
3 mg
12/28/2012
 3  Back pain Nausea if taken on an empty stomach. Pain gone, but cannot sleep at all while taking this. Relaxed, but NO SLEEP. F 58 1 days
2mg
12/18/2012
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