Dilaudid is an analgesic narcotic with an addiction liability similar to that of morphine. It is apparent within 15 minutes and remains in effect for more than 5 hours. Dilaudid is approximately 8 times more potent on a milligram basis than morphine. Often called "drug store heroin" on the streets. Dilaudid is generally used in one of the following ways:

• tablets
• oral liquid
• sterile solution
• intravenously
• suppositories

What are Dilaudid's Side Effects?

Dilaudid inhibits ascending pain pathways in Central Nervous System. Dilaudid alco increases the pain threshold and alters pain perception.

• nausea
• vomiting
• dizziness
• somnolence
• anorexia
• constipation
• pain at the injection site
• local tissue irritation
• Hallucinations
• itching or skin rash
• increased sweating
• agitation

Signs of a Dilaudid overdose are:

• respiratory depression
• stupor
• coma
• skeletal muscle flaccidity
• cold and clammy skin
• hypertension
• circulatory collapse
• cardiac arrest