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RSD Alert is a voluntary organisation
publishing information about CRPS (traditionally knwn as RSD). Most
of the data is provided by our readers.
All approved medical drugs work for some people but not for everyone.
Don't be alarmed by what you read. Many of our pages show both good
and bad comments... read both to get a balanced view. If in doubt
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Drugs |
Drugs on RSD Alert
(notes and comments from correspondents) |
Dilaudid |
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Description |
Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) is an analgesic narcotic, which can provide potent and rapid analgesic effect through subcutaneous injection. However, is carries risks of addiction similar to that of morphine. Its takes effect within 15 minutes and provides relief for more than 5 hours. It is reckoned to be eight times more potent per milligram than morphine. Dilaudid inhibits ascending pain pathways in Central Nervous System. It also increases the pain threshold and alters pain perception. Supplied in ampoule form, intravenously, as liquid, in tablet form, or as suppositories. |
Side effects(Don't be unduly alarmed. All drugs cause side effects for some patients) |
Anorexia, anxiety, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, hallucinations, impaired physical performance, mental impairment, mood changes, nausea, pain at the injection site, restlessness, sedation, skin rash or itching, sluggishness, somnolence, tissue irritation. Also, but less commonly - Agitation, blurred vision, breathing difficulties, chills, cramps, diarrhoea, difficulty urinating, disorientation, dizziness, double vision, dry mouth, exaggerated feelings of depression or well-being, fainting, flushing, hallucinations, headache, increased pressure in the head, insomnia, involuntary eye movements, irregular heartbeat, itching, light-headedness, loss of appetite, low or high blood pressure, muscle rigidity or tremor, muscle spasms of the throat or air passages, palpitations, rashes, sweating, taste changes, tingling or numbness, tremor. |
Warnings(These are standard cautions but may not apply in your case) |
Dilaudid is a very addictive narcotic. Individuals can form an addiction to Dilaudid within days. Addiction can result in restlessness and nausea and may progress to loss of consciousness and abnormal breathing. Other risks include withdrawal symptoms lasting several months. Overdose may result in stupor, circulatory collapse, cold clammy skin, respiratory depression, coma, cardiac arrest and/or hypertension. |
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I have an intrathecal pump with Dilaudid, Clonidine and Marcaine. That has been the best combination of medications. I also have Dilaudid IV for breakthrough pain. I had so much trouble before these interventions. I am also on Neurontin, Zoloft and Zanaflex. What a blessing! Michelle - Saginaw, MI, USA My husband was recently diagnosed with RSD in his knee. We have
tried many medications over the past and he is currently taking
a 2-4mg of Dilaudid every 4 hours and wears a 50mg pain patch.
He is able to get through the day but there are many times this
just isn't enough. I am concerned about the long term effects
of these medications. He has already tried Percocet, Oxycontin
and Vicodin. All of which were ineffective, or he became addicted
to them. We are looking for a good pain management doctor to help.
Has anyone any suggestions or advice? Laura - Middletown, New
York, USA I recently went to look up the drug "DILAUDID" on the internet. I read an article about the drug on drugs@rsdalert. A lady named Laura was saying that her husband had taken various Narcotic's for managing pain. She mentioned that he had recently started "DILAUDID" & was concerned about addiction. Well, let me inform all that I was hooked on Dilaudids for about 10 years. That is one of the most adicting Narcotics put there. Believe me, I should know. FORMER DRUG ADDICT... Just remember - "former" THANK YOU. Patty- USA To Patty in the Dilaudid comments section: There is no such thing
as a former addict. Addiction is active or in remission; you may
be recovering but you will never be recovered till the dirt is
on the box. Beyond that, it is difficult but possible, to treat
some recovering addicts who have CRPS or other chronic pain conditions
with narcotics. Close supervision is required, as well as a commitment
of total honesty on the part of the patient. I'm sending this to let you all know what Dilaudid does to people.
This drug is supposed to be prescribed to cancer patients, but
people are getting them for pain. They are not meant to come off
this drug - it is for patients who are expected to die; thats
why poeple get addicted. I myself am a Dilaudid addict and I have
to have one every morning when I wake up in order to get through
my day. It's a deadly addiction and is taking a toll on my body.
I'm losing weight, I barely eat, and when I'm withdrawaling the
pain goes right through my whole body. Find something else for
pain, because once you're addicted, you'll wish youve never laid
a hand on them. Jamie (contact details
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