Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is Hydromorphone The Right Medicine For Chronic Back Pain?
My new pain management Dr. put me on hydromorphone 2mgs. after being on oxycodone 10 mgs. for years. Arthritis and chronic back pain. Since taking the hydromorphone, I have no desire to do anything, no energy and feel depressed. He also started me on neurontin. I never felt this bad taking oxycodone. Is this normal?
Tue, 16 May 2017
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Persons react differently to medication. It is possible to have this reaction to an opiate.
It would be best to revisit your doctor to let him or her know that you are not able to tolerate the new medication so that you can be given an alternative.
I hope this helps
Persons react differently to medication. It is possible to have this reaction to an opiate.
It would be best to revisit your doctor to let him or her know that you are not able to tolerate the new medication so that you can be given an alternative.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....