Dilaudid Detox

Dilaudid, the brand name for hydromorphone, is a drug commonly prescribed by doctors for the treatment of pain. Whether it's pain that occurs chronically, or consistently, or pain that occurs acutely, due to a one-time accident or surgery, Dilaudid can be very addictive.

What is a Dilaudid Detox?

A Dilaudid detox or detoxification describes the process your body goes through as it adjusts to living and functioning without a regular replenished dose of Dilaudid to depend on. How you go about your detox will determine what the experience will bring to you. For example, if you decide to simply stop taking your prescription for Dilaudid in an effort to break your addiction, you will experience a number of physical withdrawal symptoms that will make you feel extremely ill. Nausea and vomiting, profuse sweating and chills, restlessness and insomnia, irritation and agitation are all common.

At Meditox, we don't believe you have to go through such a harsh illness just to break your addiction to Dilaudid. We provide a medically supervised Dilaudid detox that will allow you to handle your dependence on the drug without suffering physically. Within weeks, you can be free of your drug addiction and off the medication that assisted you with your withdrawal, free to return to your life, your family and your career.

Why is Dilaudid Detox Necessary?

Dilaudid detox is necessary, a measure you should take just as soon as you recognize that you or your loved one have an addiction to your Dilaudid prescription. Why is it necessary? Because if you procrastinate for too long, you could be doing serious damage to your liver and kidneys, which have to process this drug every day. Also, your respiratory system could suffer as Dilaudid represses your breathing. Without a Dilaudid detox, you could also risk serious complications with other medical conditions that you may have. And that's to say nothing about all the personal, social and work functions and commitments that you can't maintain due to the fuzzy, sleepy confusion that is a side effect of Dilaudid.

What Can I Expect From a Dilaudid Detox?

The first two detox options-"cold turkey" and gradual dose lowering-involve moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms. Abruptly stopping your medication can result in intense and overwhelming symptoms that include vomiting, insomnia, bone and muscle pain, stomach cramping, cold sweats and more. Gradually lowering your dose means a lesser amount of withdrawal symptoms that last longer. These include nausea, restlessness, constant agitation, hot and cold chills and more.

With a Meditox detox, you can immediately stop taking the Dilaudid and avoid the withdrawal symptoms. Our specialized detox program provides you with a personalized treatment plan and a prescription for a partial agonist blocker that does the job of Dilaudid in blocking your pain and, at the same time, prevents withdrawal. Further, you can detox in your home without having to quit your job or leave your family. If you think this system might work for you, call us toll-free today.

If you feel that Meditox might be the right solution for you or your loved one, please call us for a toll-free and private consultation:

Additional Resources

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency—Opioid Drugs in Maintenance and Detoxification Treatment of Opiate Addiction; Addition of Buprenorphine and Buprenorphine Combination to List of Approved Opioid Treatment Medications

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