Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Pros and Cons
- Hydromorphone is effective in treating moderate to severe pain that is not controlled by non-opioid painkillers.
- It is available in liquid dosage forms for people who have trouble swallowing pills.
- You only need to take the ER (long-acting) tablets once daily.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- There is a risk of misuse, abuse, addiction, and overdose with hydromorphone.
- Constipation is a common side effect.
- It is a controlled substance and is available only from certified providers and pharmacies.
- It can cause serious side effects like slowed or stopped breathing.
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