I just switched from the fentanyl patch with the hopes of using the hydromorphone ER. Now my pharmacist tells me it’s not available.
Is hydromorphone ER still available on market?
Question posted by jcmsanders on 30 April 2023
Last updated on 23 May 2023 by LORIDCOCHRAN
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LORIDCOCHRAN
22 May 2023
Some pharmacies don't carry hydromorphone. You will have to call around and ask or have your pharmacy check. Also, some pharmacies won't answer that for you if they don't know you. I have been treated crappy by places thinking I am a "pharmacy shopping" dope addict so if I have to call, I give them my name, phone number and tell them who my pharmacy is and that they don't carry it or are currently out of it. It gets to be a job at times but I think it's worth it. It works better for my chronic pain than anything I've ever tried. Good luck and wishing you pain free days ahead.
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