I have been taking Dilaudid for years for break thru pain. My prescription is for 4 mg. I am also prescribed MsContin ( Morphine Sulfate).
The dilaudid is for short term break thru pain relief. For me...it decreases my appetite and if I take it too late in the day, it keeps me awake at night. Reactions to medicines vary with the individual. I get good break thru relief from dilaudid and have for years.
All meds have side efffects and must be used with caution and knowledge. Under a doctors care with regular visits, monitoring and regular lab testing it may be very helpful for breakthru pain. All the best to you. Di