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]
Hydromorphone overdose will require a toxicologist and nephrologist on board as the need for treatment strategies additional to naloxone may be needed, depending on serum and urine drug levels as well as symptomatic presentation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that may clog the pancreas, lungs, and other parts of the body), peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the abdomen (stomach area), Meckel's diverticulum (a bulge in the lining of the small intestine that is present [medlineplus.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
- 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]
Gastrointestinal
- 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]
Common side effects of hydromorphone may include: drowsiness, tiredness; dizziness; headache; or constipation, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. [drugs.com]
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: nausea vomiting constipation dry mouth lightheadedness drowsiness flushing itching mood changes Some side effects can be serious. [medlineplus.gov]
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]
They may also experience nausea, sweating, and shakiness. [novarecoverycenter.com]
- Abdominal Pain
[…] are differences between drug-seeking behaviors and true withdrawal effects.[23] Symptoms associated with hydromorphone withdrawal include:[22][23][24] Abdominal pain Anxiety or panic attacks Depression Goose bump skin Inability to enjoy daily activities [en.wikipedia.org]
Musculoskeletal
- Muscle Twitch
Symptoms can include agitation, sweating, muscle twitches, and confusion. Interactions that can make your drugs less effective When you take hydromorphone with certain drugs, it may not work as well to treat your condition. [healthline.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]
Long-term rehab is defined by the NIDA as at least 90 days of treatment. Research shows that this amount of time provides more positive treatment results than programs that only last 30 or 60 days. [novarecoverycenter.com]
This can lead to a need for Dilaudid addiction treatment. [victorybayrecovery.com]
Do not use more of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor, While using hydromorphone injection, discuss with your health care provider your pain treatment goals, length of treatment, and other ways to manage your pain. [medlineplus.gov]
For this purpose, prolonged treatment of hydromorphone is to be avoided during pregnancy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
Evolving epidemiology of injecting drug use-associated infective endocarditis: a regional centre experience.Drug Alcohol Rev. 2015; 34: 412-417 5. [thelancet.com]
Pathophysiology
^ "Withdrawal Syndromes: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology". 5 February 2019. ^ a b "DILAUDID® ORAL LIQUID and DILAUDID® TABLETS Package Insert" (PDF). FDA. 2007. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
However, severe withdrawal side effects can usually be prevented by gradually reducing the dose over a period of time before treatment is stopped completely. [mayoclinic.org]
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]
Postoperative ileum should prompt careful administration of hydromorphone, to prevent prolonged ileus. Hydromorphone should also to be avoided in genitourinary obstructions, central nervous system (CNS) depression, hypotension, and hypovolemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] recovery process, as it provides clients with time to: Learn about the disease of addiction Adopt valuable life skills Spend time away from environmental triggers, drugs, and alcohol Work through each step of the 12-step program Learn about relapse prevention [novarecoverycenter.com]