Hydromorphone Hcl Er

Alternate Name: Dilaudid

Description: Exalgo is prescribed for the treatment of serious pain. The generic version of Exalgo is Hydromorphone. The average Exalgo price is expensive, at an average of $496 for a supply of 30, 8 mg tablets, extended-release. However, you can use our free LowerMyRx coupon card to save significantly on Exalgo prices at a participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Central Nervous System Agent, Analgesic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 8 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lung disease or breathing problems (including asthma or COPD), an underactive thyroid, adrenal problems, cystic fibrosis, pancreas problems, gallbladder problems, an enlarged prostate, trouble urinating, or stomach or bowel problems. Tell your doctor if you have a history of head injury, brain tumor, seizures, depression, or alcohol or drug abuse. This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of overdose, which can lead to deathRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Serotonin syndrome, when used with certain medicinesWorsening of painAdrenal gland problemsLow blood pressure This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully. This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days., Some medicines can affect how hydromorphone works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone, mirtazapine, tramadol, trazodoneBenzodiazepine medicineBlood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression (including SNRIs, SSRIs, TCAs)Phenothiazine medicineTriptan medicine to treat migraine headaches, Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are also using buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine, or a muscle relaxer., This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully., This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.