How Long Effectiveness Of Hydromorphones Last?

Posted on Thu, 7 Aug 2014

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Question : what does oxicotten 30 are they blue ,how long do hydromorphones last becouse ive had them four years for back then i fell fourty foot and broke 3ribs ,punctured a lung reingered my back broke fingers cant move unless i do 8 to10 a day after i fell but the dr kept them at 4 every 6 hour so i ether wait in pain for befour hours or take more i chose to take when in pain

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes oxycontin is blue in colour.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Yes oxycontin is blue in colour.
Effect may last up to 4 to 6 hours for hydromorphones.
Extra dose may lead to toxicity so avoid beyond prescribed dose.

Physiotherapist will help you better with TENS and ultrasound.

Diet rich in calcium and protein will help

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar