Dilaudid for Chronic Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• Ala...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 25, 2021

"I have 15+ years of chronic lower back L3-L5, S.I. joint, and groin pain. I've tried epidurals, nerve blocks interlaminar and caudal. Some were close but never the right spot. I found oxycodone worked well until my tolerance became too high. I found Dilaudid only numbed my brain but did little for pain. The opposite of what I need. Dilaudid affected my memory and left me feeling lethargic most of the time. I know everyone reacts differently to each medication. I found oxycodone worked better, faster, and with little side effects for back pain. I also could quit oxycodone quickly and easily. After 2 years on Dilaudid, I am weaning myself off it as it did little for sharp lumbar and groin pain. The side effects just compounded the existing problems of living with chronic pain with little to no pain relief."

• Zoe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2020

"I have been given Dilaudid for sciatic nerve pain and took only 0.05 mg at 6 pm, and it is now 4:30 am and I have not been able to fall asleep. If you cannot sleep, so I put up with the pain and ditched this pill. I felt like I was on a slow high, oh my God, what a horrible feeling."

• Tay...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 1, 2021

"I have had a Medtronic pain pump implanted in my abdomen with Dilaudid ran into my spinal cord (implanted 12-Nov-2019). This is my 3rd one. My question is, my doctor has it set so high know other pain pump specialists will touch me! I believe it is somewhere around a 15 level. In the last year, I have suffered from congestive heart failure, and just in July I suffered cardiac arrest, and if not for my friend knowing CPR, I would not have survived. But now I am down to 95 lbs and having a hard time fighting back. Is it possible that this Dilaudid pump is slowly killing me? Please, other reviewers respond to me and give me some feedback, thank you!!"

• Con...
• October 6, 2021

"Took oral Dilaudid after 4 failed back surgeries in 2012 and got stomach issues. Only thing that keeps me upright is Norco. Tried everything else, even Fentanyl and Butrans patches. My doctor has talked me into trying a computer chip distributing Dilaudid instead of my Norco orally! Does anyone know about this procedure?"

• Lef...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2016

"My husband is in the hospital right now, and they put a brand new knee in. He was doing pretty good until they gave him that drug. It was horrible for him. He was like a different person. He did not know where he was or even who we were. He was screaming for someone to call the police. I cannot imagine anyone taking that. Norco 10 is the strongest thing he can take, and that is just one pill when needed. He took one dose of that, and that is all... horrible experience for him."

• Jre...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 18, 2012

"I.V. form is a ten. Pill form about a 7 or 8."

• cra...
• April 1, 2013

"Broke both my legs in a car crash. Shattered my right femur and broken right fibula. Dilaudid is the only when required medicine that really worked."

• Wan...
• January 21, 2014

"I have tried all of it and so far Dilaudid works best for me."

• jew...
• February 14, 2014

"I am allergic to a lot of pain meds. This is the only medicine I can take that takes the pain away."

• lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2014

"It really makes most of the pain go away. It takes a little bit for them to work, but I'm on a low dose."

• pau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2015

"Finally found a medication with little side effects."

• Rot...
• January 27, 2015

"Nothing else worked except this 2 mg dose without side effects. It wore off after 6 hours. Given post-surgery use, but could have helped longer since everything else caused migraines."

• Mik...
• September 16, 2015

"Treats both the diarrhea and chronic pain that I have from Crohn's disease. Works great."

• Red...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 31, 2018

"I have tried everything for my pain. I finally was given this medication, 4 mg. It worked excellent. Definitely happy being pain-free for a change. I can resume my normal activities now."

• Run...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 5, 2014

"Gained tolerance quickly on this med - maxed out dosage/frequency and had to add additional pain meds to address pain issues. Have not had issues with dependency, thankfully."

• Cra...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 7, 2016

"Loved it. I suffer from chronic pain from MS and back issues, and this medication is very good for my pain. I take 4 8 mg tabs a day, along with Opana 40 mg, and that seems to do the job."

• Aza...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 10, 2013

"Excellent for migraines, the best. Unlike all the other medicines, again, doesn't make me sick like Relpax, effective, unlike Imitrex. I just wish I could get it again."

• Sle...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2020

"Am I the only one that feels as if Dilaudid and morphine don’t work compared to OxyContin or other painkillers?"

• Jaz...
• December 24, 2016

"I got chronic pancreatitis and this serious GI disease, and Dilaudid has worked wonderfully treating me of these problems."

• nas...
• April 13, 2014

"Good pain relief, but not long-lasting. Doc switched me to a new one, Exalgo. Not bad, but not as good so far in long-lasting 24-hour dose."

• Sue...
• January 23, 2017

"This medicine didn't work for me orally."

• Dok...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2018

"Use caution while driving when using this medication."

• Psl...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 30, 2022

"It has worked well at controlling my pain, like all pain medication, you always have to use caution and not overdo it. It can be a lifesaver if used correctly."

• JN6...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 17, 2021

"Brand name only! The brand name Dilaudid works great and zero side effects. Mallinckrodt generic only makes you nauseous and does not relieve the pain the same way."

• Psl...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 18, 2022

"I've been on this medication for 9 years now, and it works okay, but like all meds which doctors don't understand, they don't work as well as years go by."