Hydromorphone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Tod...
• August 31, 2010

"I have a very high tolerance to opiates. I have spondylolisthesis (broken joints in my spine resulting in movement and nerve pain). I have just started taking the Exalgo recently, along with oxycodone, ibuprofen, and the results are great. If you have an increased tolerance to your pain medicines, talk to your doctor about adding once-a-day Exalgo."

• hip...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2017

For Pain "I have been given Dilaudid several times throughout the years. It works wonders with severe pain. I have had it via IV and in pill form. The effects from the pills are nowhere as intense as the IV liquid version but works well. My only complaint with the IV liquid form is if you are on it for a long period while hospitalized, you will hallucinate at points. Other than that, it is an amazing instant relief for pain. The first time I had ever been given Dilaudid, my appendix had burst and I was septic. I was given an IV and they injected Dilaudid, almost instantly I felt no pain and felt great. I was ready to go home, lol. From the point of me going to the ER until I received the Dilaudid, I was screaming and crying from the pain."

• CDG...
• July 9, 2017

For Pain "Dilaudid is an amazing pain reliever, but I do not recommend it if you have no self-control. It is very easy to get addicted to. I have had Dilaudid several times after operations. I also suffer horrible migraines, and sometimes Dilaudid is the only thing that will knock them out. There are also times that Dilaudid makes it worse, such as rebound migraines. It doesn't always help. The bad thing about Dilaudid is that it does cause me to have bad acid reflux and also makes me extremely nauseous. I wouldn't recommend it unless you are in a tremendous amount of pain. It is very strong. Whenever they give it to you in an IV, your whole body tingles and heats up. It's a very strange feeling. Like I said, stay away from it unless you're in terrible pain."

• Anonymous
• February 2, 2010

For Pain "I developed severe pancreatitis and hepatitis due to gallstones. They tried morphine first, but it makes me vomit even if they give me Zofran, Phenergan, or Reglan with it. I'm allergic to many medications and latex. My only previous experience with painkillers was codeine for a severe cough and Percocet for a gynecological issue. I had an anaphylactic reaction to the Percocet. Not fun. So they decided to try Dilaudid on me - at least if I had a bad reaction to it, they could treat me immediately. I was so grateful! Complete pain relief and no vomiting. No side effects either, nor did it feel like I was on anything, it just made the pain stop. IV Dilaudid worked within 30 seconds. They gave me pills to take home, the pills take about 30 minutes."

• Fre...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 2, 2021

For Chronic Pain "I have been through 4 back surgeries, and all of them have failed to make the pain better, but my spine is stable. I take 4 mg 5x a day, and I am not going to be out of pain, but it is better than before. Dilaudid is the best way to get my life back on track. I was on oxycodone, which is like taking a Tylenol. Dilaudid is the best, but I am careful with it, and the doctor wants me to get off of it."

• Shi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2015

For Chronic Pain "This medication has improved my quality of life! I feel so much better when I take this medication. My pain is down to a 3 from being a 10. Now if I can find a doctor to prescribe it for me, my life would be so much happier. Not having to suffer every day... I wish."

• Veg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 18, 2018

For Chronic Pain "Dilaudid is just delicious! I suffer from severe spinal stenosis, and oftentimes the pain is unbearable. When necessary, I enter the E.R. and explain my condition. An understanding doctor will prescribe this drug, I.M., and I will soon then begin to feel immediate pain relief."

• Tat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2015

For Pain "Went to the ER with severe back spasms. I can handle pain pretty well, but these spasms were horrendous. I have chronic spine and hip pain, but this was much worse than normal. After the Toradol shot and the Valium weren't working, they finally gave me the Dilaudid shot. Only took about 10 minutes, and I was pain-free. Of course, I only had the shot and nothing else to tide me over until the chiropractor, but it was very good stuff."

• fra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2017

For Chronic Pain "Had a motorcycle accident in 2013 and broke 3 vertebrae, 6 ribs, and my pelvis. I was given morphine in the ER, but it wasn't putting even a dent in my pain. I asked if there was anything else they could give me, and Dilaudid was the answer. IV administration quickly relieved my pain. I describe the feeling as melting into the bed in a feeling of euphoria. I was told by hospital staff it was 8 times stronger than morphine. Easy to see how people get addicted. I was disappointed when the nurse told me they were going to start weaning me off after 3-4 days."

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2024

"I took Dilaudid for 7-10 days in 2017 at home immediately following total knee replacement surgery, and it was amazing in terms of pain relief. Like other opioids, it made me itchy and restless, but it also gave me significant pain relief. The pharmacy would not fill my prescription for this medicine until they called the hospital and verified that I had major surgery that justified such a strong narcotic. Try to have your prescription filled at your hospital, if possible, to avoid this issue."

• Anonymous
• February 28, 2009

For Pain "I received 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns (10% body - when water was spilled on my leg and lap) that ended up getting infected while on vacation. I had received some other medicines at 2 different ER visits before flying home (before the burns were infected), but when I arrived at my doctor, he prescribed Dilaudid pills for me (2mg each to be taken 4 times daily). I about died each day. I could feel them working for about 1-2 hours, but the next 4-5 was torture. I soon changed to a 'weaker drug' that worked better on me. I have been given Dilaudid shots of 2mg at the ER for migraines, but when taken orally, the medicine does not go into the system fast enough or for long enough."

• Kra...
• December 21, 2019

For Pain "Have been on 7.5 Percocet for years for my AS and herniated discs. Got a kidney stone this week, and ER asked if I wanted pain meds IV or injection, I took injection. I had zero idea what they gave me, but I was amazed when it worked way better than my Percocet. I have struggled for years trying to get through a month on my script of 5 a day. No extended-release meds seem to help. When I got home, I saw they gave me Dilaudid 1 mg. I got excited because I thought this medication is a level below Percocet but found out 1 mg of Dilaudid is equal to 3.33 Percocet. It really burns me up that pain management feels one size fits all. I never digested oral medication well, an example is I take testosterone injections because my body absorbed 0 of the patch and gel. It’s obvious I do best on injections. I will lobby my PM Dr, but I am sure that will be considered a no-no."

• Tha...
• September 1, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and endometriosis. When I am in the hospital, they always give me a low dose of 0.5 mg in IV form, and it takes the pain away for 3-4 hours. They tried morphine, but that only lasts for literally 30 minutes. It makes me sleep well, and the pain is gone for, like I said, 3-4 hours. IV push every 4 hours. It's a miracle drug!"

• Btr...
• May 3, 2020

For Pain "I have had kidney stones since I was 16. I’m 43. Toradol only works when a stronger drug is presented with it. I have had over 350 kidney stones, over 53 lithotripsies, and 6 kidney stents. Toradol and morphine work, but not that great. I break out from the morphine, however, Toradol and Dilaudid literally knock the pain out. One dosage of 4 mg through the IV, and then that’s it, it lasts for hours! The pill form actually takes longer, obviously, but lasts long. I don’t and typically refuse Dilaudid because it’s an addictive drug, but when I have major pain, I’ll take it. One of the strongest drugs for pain. Unfortunately, I have a genetic form of stones, so I will always have it! Just make sure when you take it, you are lying down. I give 10 ⭐️"

• Anonymous
• September 4, 2009

For Pain "Dilaudid is the only pain medication that offers me any type of relief. I herniated 3 discs in my lower back, and I was on an IV of 2 mg every 4 hours. Only con was it made my face very itchy. The second time I had an IV of Dilaudid was post-spinal tap. I was given a 1 mg injection every 2 hours (lower dosage, more frequently made pain more manageable). I now have a prescription for 4 mg every 3-4 hours for chronic back pain. I believe it has dramatically improved my quality of life."

• JT ...
• December 11, 2018

For Chronic Pain "As of December 2018, Hydromorph Contin now comes in name brand and generic. My rating of 10/10 is for the original name brand, it has been the only medication that has helped me with my pain besides fentanyl. I've tried everything, and nothing else works. As for the generics (2/10) made by Apotex, they are not good for pain relief, and they end up giving me a migraine and making me extremely tired. I do not know what the chemical differences are between the name brand and the generics, but there is something that is drastically reducing the effectiveness of the Hydromorph. Unfortunately, the generics are the only option to be covered by any government insurance. I will be paying the difference to get the name brand from this point on. I suggest that if you're prescribed Hydromorph Contin, to try both the name brand and the generics, as I have found that there is a huge difference between the two and one might work better for you."

• Tom...
• April 15, 2017

For Chronic Pain "Take 12 mg Exalgo after being on Methadone, Tramadol, and Fentanyl. It is a miracle drug! The pain is so reduced I hardly ever need my breakthrough painkillers. Side effects have been negligible for me. I will never come off of this medication willingly, because I don't believe a better treatment currently exists."

• Kai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2016

For Pain "I was shot in my chest in April 2016 and was in the hospital for a month. Dilaudid was the pain reliever they chose for me, and it worked GREAT. For the first two weeks, the pain was unbearable, but I had the IV drip of Dilaudid every 10 minutes, which worked great. I was not aware of how powerful it is for pain, but it only lasts so long. I guess my pain was so bad that for the longest time I had it every 10 minutes. Anyway, it did great and I don't think I could have handled the pain without it."

• mom...
• February 10, 2011

For Pain "I was prescribed Exalgo by my physician about 3 weeks ago. I've been a long-term pain management patient, and we decided to make a change. I had been taking Avinza. I am not certain that the mgs are equal, but the Exalgo doesn't come close to helping as much as the Avinza. I take as directed, each medicine is to be taken before bedtime, and since I have switched to Exalgo, there have been many sleepless nights. Maybe the dosage is not enough. This will be discussed with my physician."

• chi...
• July 16, 2015

For Pain "I went into the ER in EXTREME pain. I mean, I was in labor for 30 hours with no help from an epidural, and this pain I was having took the cake! Turns out I had pyelonephritis (kidney infection, caused by a UTI). I was in pure agony for hours... and finally, once they got me back into a real room and got the doctor in to see me, they got my IV hooked up and gave me nausea meds, 1 mg of Dilaudid, antibiotics, and Toradol. It worked almost instantly! I was so relieved!! All I wanted to do was close my eyes and sleep, and I got a couple of hours in before I was okay to leave the hospital. If you have ever had Stadol, the relief and feeling were VERY similar with Dilaudid, which was fine with me. Both have been the best pain relievers I've ever had."

• V55...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2017

For Pain "Had my gallbladder removed, and they gave me morphine, which didn't really help much. But then I ended up with a bile leak due to complications, and they put me on Dilaudid, and every ounce of pain vanished seconds after it was put into my IV. It made me really sleepy but not nauseous at all. Very addictive, but works amazingly to relieve extreme pain."

• lyn...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 22, 2013

For Pain "It took about 3 days for me to start feeling better, but this works for me. My only issue is that I can feel it wearing off about 2 hours before my next dose (I take it twice daily). I suppose that is what the IR's are for. But overall, it works."

• Anonymous
• April 21, 2011

For Pain "I have had pain issues for many years, and after many failed surgeries, I still have severe pain. I have been on Percocet, but a new doctor wanted me to try Exalgo, so I did. After fighting with my insurance company to help me cover some of the cost, I tried it and got no relief at all! Then I had a hard time getting the doctor to switch me back to Percocet."

• Anonymous
• September 13, 2009

For Pain "I was in the ER the other day for a slipped disc and pinched sciatic nerve. I was given 1 mg of this through an IV. I have never taken a pain medicine so effective! But I was in so much pain that I needed 1 mg every hour for 3 hours. But the only side effect was that my face and body were itchy after the third mg."

• Dia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2012

For Pain "I was given Dilaudid while being treated in the hospital for gastritis/esophageal pain. The pain was very severe and my blood pressure rose to over 200/100. Within 30 seconds of the Dilaudid being inserted into my I.V., the pain in my sternum was gone, and I was relaxed and sleepy. (After the first 'Whoooosh' head rush.) Although I could have it every 2 hours, after the first 2 doses, the pain relief lasted 4-6 hours. Most effective, and I reacted to it better than I had done in previous hospitalizations when receiving morphine."