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Subject: what is dilaudid

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Date Posted: 07:10:48 08/11/11 Thu

What is Dilaudid?
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Dilaudid (hydromorphone) belongs to a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers, also called opioids. It is similar to morphine.

Dilaudid is prescribed for the relief of moderate to severe pain. It works by binding to certain receptors in the brain and nervous system to reduce pain.

Dilaudid may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important information about Dilaudid

Dilaudid may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share Dilaudid with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with a narcotic pain medicine. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol.

Never take Dilaudid in larger amounts, or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.

Dilaudid may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Do not stop using Dilaudid suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Dilaudid.
Before using Dilaudid

Do not use Dilaudid if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a narcotic medicine (examples include codeine, methadone, morphine, Oxycontin, Darvocet, Percocet, Vicodin, Lortab, and many others). You should also not take Dilaudid if you are having an asthma attack or if you have a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus. Hydromorphone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share Dilaudid with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a Dilaudid dose adjustment or special tests:

asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders;
liver or kidney disease;

underactive thyroid;

curvature of the spine;

a history of head injury or brain tumor;

epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

low blood pressure;

gallbladder disease;

Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorders;

enlarged prostate, urination problems;

mental illness; or

a history of drug or alcohol addiction.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Dilaudid will harm an unborn baby. Dilaudid may cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes the medication during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using Dilaudid. Hydromorphone can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

See also: Dilaudid pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (in more detail)

You should not use an extended-release form of hydromorphone (such as Palladone) unless you are already being treated with a similar opioid pain medicine and your body is tolerant to it. Talk with your doctor if you are not sure you are opioid-tolerant.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of Dilaudid.

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