Comparing Fentanyl vs Hydromorphone
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Fentanyl is a very potent pain-relieving medicine. It is not recommended for people who have never been prescribed opioid-type pain relief before, and deaths have been reported from improper dosing... View more |
Hydromorphone is a morphine-like pain-relieving medicine that may be given to relieve severe pain that is not relieved by other pain-relieving treatments. It carries a high risk of respiratory... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: fever, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis. See the full fentanyl side effects document. |
See the full hydromorphone side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all fentanyl prices |
View all hydromorphone prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Actiq, Duragesic, Fentanyl Transdermal System, Fentora, Lazanda, Subsys | Dilaudid | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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8.7 hours |
3.1 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 550 drugs are known to interact with fentanyl:
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A total of 398 drugs are known to interact with hydromorphone:
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First Approval Date |
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February 19, 1968 |
December 07, 1992 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.