What is Dilaudid (hydromorphone)?
A powerful opioid analgesic (painkiller), hydromorphone is sold under the brand name Dilaudid. It is a member of the opioid agonist medication class and is used to treat moderate to severe pain. In order to change how painful something feels, hydromorphone binds to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord.

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How do you take Dilaudid?

Dilaudid tablet dosage for adults is typically 2-4 mg every four to six hours1 to treat pain. Your medical condition and treatment response will determine the dosage.
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Administer Dilaudid precisely as prescribed by your doctor. Pay close attention to the instructions on your prescription label, and if there is anything you do not understand, ask your doctor or pharmacist for clarification.​

        Seeing results ​
  • The results and effects of taking dilaudid depend on how it is taken.
  • Orally administered medications start functioning quickly, typically within 15 minutes. Its effects reach their climax in 30 to 60 minutes.

  • When the medication is injected intravenously, you can anticipate waiting five minutes before feeling its effects and fifteen minutes after the injection.
  • The effects of rectal suppositories last for about 30 minutes.

Potential side effects of Dilaudid

Dilaudid may cause noticeable side effects, including:
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Drowsiness
  • Problem Sleeping
  • Dry Mouth
  • Body Pain
  • Itching
  • Depression