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Is Long Term Intake Of Dilaudid Addictive?
I am taking Dilaudid, after I broke my hip. I have been taking them for 4-5 months. 1 a day. Are they aditing ? They help my pain, also they give me a lot of energy. Icannot get them refilled. But I am going back for more surgery in 5 weeks. When should I stop taking them before surgey ? They r 2mg. tabs.
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) is an addictive prescription drug.
It should not be stopped immediately.
The dose of the medication should be lowered gradually.
I recommend to lower the dose at least one month before the surgery.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) is an addictive prescription drug.
It should not be stopped immediately.
The dose of the medication should be lowered gradually.
I recommend to lower the dose at least one month before the surgery.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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