Description

What is Dilaudid 8 mg?

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Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking Hydromorphone Hydrochloride 2 mg and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions about what is Dilaudid 8 mg? ask your doctor or pharmacist.

• Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor.
• You may take Dilaudid dosages with or without food.
• If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food.
• If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon.
• Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.
• Do not confuse the dose of hydromorphone liquid in milligrams (mg) with the dose in milliliters (mL).
• Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure how to check or measure the dose.
• If your liquid is a suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose.

Dosage and treatment

Dilaudid dosages are based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose, take the medication more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed.

Pain medications work best if they are used when the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the medication may not work as well.

If you have ongoing pain (such as due to cancer), your doctor may direct you to also take long-acting opioid medications. In that case, this medication might be used for sudden (breakthrough) pain only as needed. Other pain relievers (such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen) may also be prescribed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using hydromorphone safely with other drugs.

Don’t stop abruptly

Suddenly stopping Hydromorphone Hydrochloride 2 mg may cause withdrawal, especially if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have any withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, mental/mood changes (including anxiety, trouble sleeping, thoughts of suicide), watering eyes, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, sweating, muscle aches, or sudden changes in behavior.

When Dilaudid dosages are used for a long time, it may not work as well. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.

Though it helps many people, this medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Take this medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Tell your doctor if your pain does not get better or if it gets worse.

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• Nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• lightheadedness
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• sweating
• flushing
• dry mouth

Some of these Dilaudid side effects may decrease after you have been using this medication for a while. If any of these Dilaudid side effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you.

To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of Dilaudid side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Some serious and rare side effects

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including interrupted breathing during sleep (sleep apnea), mental/mood changes (such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations), severe stomach/abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, signs of your adrenal glands not working well (such as loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss).

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious Dilaudid side effects, including fainting, seizure, slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/difficulty waking up.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away.

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1. Before taking Hydromorphone Hydrochloride 2 mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it.
2. Before using Dilaudid dosages, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.
3. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.
4. Avoid alcoholic beverages.
5. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use.

Liquid products may contain sugar. Caution is advised if you have diabetes or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid sugar in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, and slow/shallow breathing.

During pregnancy, Hydromorphone Hydrochloride 2 mg should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. (See also Warning section.) This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Tell the doctor right away if your baby develops unusual sleepiness, difficulty feeding, or trouble breathing. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

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Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. For more details, read the Medication Guide, or consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

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