Presentation
Due to these modifications, it presents a very high potency and comparable side effect profile to the parent compound. 2 Even though hydromorphone does not present a 6-hydroxyl group, it is categorized under the family of phenanthrenes and it is considered [drugbank.ca]
The equivalence of hydromorphone to other opioid is presented below. Availabilities As seen above, oral tablets can be in the immediate release form (Dilaudid) and the extended-release form (Exalgo). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Depression Goose bump skin Inability to enjoy daily activities Muscle and joint pain Nausea Runny nose and excessive secretion of tears Sweating Vomiting In the clinical setting, excessive secretion of tears, yawning, and dilation of pupils are helpful presentations [en.wikipedia.org]
Entire Body System
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Unconsciousness
When I stopped her, I learned I had already been given Dilaudid once, while unconscious. I began to dread the thought of falling asleep. Every few hours, another nurse would appear and attempt another dose of Dilaudid. [eu.usatoday.com]
Respiratoric
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Sneezing
These symptoms include body aches, diarrhea, nausea, nervousness, restlessness, runny nose, sneezing, goose bumps, shaking, shivering, nausea, stomach cramps, fast heart rate, fever, and sweating. [pharmasave.com]
Gastrointestinal
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Nausea
These symptoms include body aches, diarrhea, nausea, nervousness, restlessness, runny nose, sneezing, goose bumps, shaking, shivering, nausea, stomach cramps, fast heart rate, fever, and sweating. [pharmasave.com]
The short-term and long-term effects include: Short-term effects include: Nausea and/or vomiting Constipation Dizziness Itchy or flushed skin Confusion Loss of appetite Long-term effects include: Frequent mood swings Sleep disturbances Muscle and/or bone [victorybayrecovery.com]
[…] desired action, this medication may cause some side effects, notably: it may cause constipation -- to prevent this, drink plenty of water or juice, and eat more dietary fibre; it may cause drowsiness or dizziness -- use caution if driving; it may cause nausea [uniprix.com]
Dilaudid can also have other effects on the body such as: Dizziness Drowsiness or sedation Nausea Vomiting Constipation Blurred vision Headaches Itching Dilaudid Addiction Signs and Symptoms When patients misuse Dilaudid, it can quickly lead to a physical [ridgefieldrecovery.com]
[…] initial use in clinical practice as an alternative to morphine was directed towards patients with intractable cancer pain and palliative care who could not achieve acceptable pain relief with large doses of morphine due to intolerable side effects such as nausea [epmonthly.com]
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Abdominal Pain
pain Anxiety/panic attacks Depression Goose bump skin Inability to enjoy daily activities Muscle and joint pain Nausea Runny nose and excessive secretion of tears Sweating Vomiting In the clinical setting, excessive secretion of tears, yawning, and dilation [en.wikipedia.org]
Psychiatrical
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Delusion
Some other signs of Dilaudid addiction may include: Stomach pain Social isolation Depression Agitation Delusions Hallucinations Seizures In addition to these symptoms, Dilaudid can also interfere with regular daily activities. [ridgefieldrecovery.com]
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Fear
Another contributing factor leading to hydromorphone’s adoption in the ED was under-dosing and lack of titration of IV morphine, due to fears of severe respiratory depression. [epmonthly.com]
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Social Isolation
Some other signs of Dilaudid addiction may include: Stomach pain Social isolation Depression Agitation Delusions Hallucinations Seizures In addition to these symptoms, Dilaudid can also interfere with regular daily activities. [ridgefieldrecovery.com]
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Suicidal Ideation
Dilaudid withdrawal symptoms may include: Muscle and bone pain Body cramping Restlessness Shaking Suicidal ideation Depression Anxiety Cold sweats Sleep disturbances Drug craving Dilaudid Addiction Treatment If you have issues with a Dilaudid addiction [ridgefieldrecovery.com]
Treatment
The Recovery Village Ridgefield offers Dilaudid treatment in the form of medically-supervised detox, residential treatment programs, partial hospitalization programs, outpatient treatment programs and aftercare programs. [ridgefieldrecovery.com]
This can lead to a need for Dilaudid addiction treatment. [victorybayrecovery.com]
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. [uniprix.com]
Chronic users are to be regularly monitored with a clear plan for the duration of treatment. Patients who no longer require a chronic treatment should be weaned off the medication gradually, to avoid withdrawal symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Due to its addictive potential and overdose risk, hydromorphone is only prescribed when other first-line treatments have failed. 1 The WHO has proposed a three-step ladder for the management of pain in which it is suggested to start with a non-opioid [drugbank.ca]
Pathophysiology
"Withdrawal Syndromes: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology". 5 February 2019. a b "DILAUDID ORAL LIQUID and DILAUDID TABLETS Package Insert" (PDF). FDA. 2007. Retrieved 5 November 2015. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
Possible side effects In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some side effects, notably: it may cause constipation -- to prevent this, drink plenty of water or juice, and eat more dietary fibre; it may cause drowsiness or dizziness [uniprix.com]