September 16, 2006 - 3:14pm
I have small round yellow pills with a 4 on one side and the "a" Abbott symbol on the other. Are these 4mg. Dilaudid are, are they the generic 4 mg. hydromorphone. i tried taking 2 of these at 1 time since I was hurting so bad cause I ran out of meds 2 days ago. These were said by whom I got them from to be Dilaudid 4mg. I have taken Dilaudid many times. If I was standing up I would immediatly have to sit down and sometimes throw up. I took these 2 at one time and felt nothing. I have never built up a tolerance to dilaudid and they have always made me sit right down if standing if just taking one. Anyone have any idea as to what might be wrong? Thanks
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September 16, 2006 - 3:22pm
#2
here is a pic from
here is a pic from Wall's Medicine & Health Center - Original image GSM
 | Dilaudid Tablets | 4mg | Tab |
it could be that they are old?
all thoughts and opinions expressed are those of my own and should not be mistaken for medical advice. i am not a doctor nor a pharmacist. all medical questions should be answered by a licensed pharmacist, doctor, or primary care manager.
September 16, 2006 - 3:32pm
#3
As to what might be the
As to what might be the problem, there is no definate answer, or really any way to know. One guess is it could be old, or have been stored in extreme conditions.
Here are a couple of links regarding problems like yours. The links refer to Hydrocodone and Oxycodone, but it should give you an idea of some people's thoughts on this subject. Brand vs. Generic, Generic mfgs vs. other Generic mfgs, etc.
The threads are long, and some of the info is less than accurate. Reading them may or may not help, but it won't hurt.
Qualitest vs. Mallinckrodt 10/325
Brand name vs. Generic Oxycodone
September 16, 2006 - 4:57pm
#4
everything that incognito
everything that incognito posted is accurate and correct.
from my personal experience, i can say that the two biggest killers of potency are; time and exposure to heat (i.e. left in a vehicle in the summer).
all thoughts and opinions expressed are those of my own and should not be mistaken for medical advice. i am not a doctor nor a pharmacist. all medical questions should be answered by a licensed pharmacist, doctor, or primary care manager.
September 16, 2006 - 9:37pm
#5
Hmmm, A for Abbott. In your
Hmmm, A for Abbott. In your picture it looks like an a, but for sp,e reaspn I always thought it was some kind of weird e. That's why I love these boards, you're always learning something new.
September 17, 2006 - 6:41pm
#6
Dilaudid 4mg Image
Image of a Dilaudid 4mg tablet made by Abbott Labs - previously Knoll Pharmaceuticals. Original image from DrugDigest.
Yes, yellow pill with Abbott logo on one side and 4 on the other is Dilaudid 4mg.