Dilaudid is an effective pain med, a stronger opiate than Oxycodone and hydro.

It's usually more effective IV than when given orally.

Lots of people complain they feel oral dilaudid's a waste, or useless, however, they will often confuse the lack of the high with unsuccessful pain treatment.
next year Palladone will hit the market, and it will release dilaudid over 24 hours. It comes in 12, 16, 24, 32 mg capsules.

I am sure it will feel more effective to patients, as the majority of the drug will be releasing into the intestinal tract rather than in the stomach. Should be a good drug - let's hope it doesn't become the center of a media circus.

- G