I used to be on dilaudid for migraines. They have subsided after menopause. I have also been suffering from 2 herinated disks, degenerative disk disease, curvature of the spine and severe arthritis. The dilaudid took all migraine pain away... I was just wondering if the exalgo extended release pills are as good as plain old dilaudid..Any answer would be greatly appreciated..Thank you !
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LaurieShay5 May 2011
Hey grammatv,
Exaglo and Dilaudid have the same active ingredient which is hydromorphone. The only difference is the Exaglo is extended release and the Dilaudid is immediate release so the Exaglo you can take less often and it gives around the clock pain relief that way. So to answer your question, they are the same just different release times. It really is a matter of convenience.
Best wishes,
Laurie
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Laurie... last nite I gave you a thumbs up for the terrific answer you gave me and when I went back today it looks like thumbs down..It won't change..What do I do. Did I give you thumbs down and if so I didn't last nite... You answered my question very well. Thank you !!!
No problem, it really isn't a big deal, no way to change it though. Glad I was able to help.
Laurie