Dilaudid and Addison's disease - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Addison's disease is reported as a side effect among people who take Dilaudid (hydromorphone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Oxycontin, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Addison's disease when taking Dilaudid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 95,518 people who have side effects when taking Dilaudid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dilaudid?

Dilaudid has active ingredients of hydromorphone hydrochloride. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 96,466 Dilaudid users. Check the latest studies of Dilaudid.

What is Addison's disease?

Addison's disease (addison's disease, a hormonal disorder disease) is found to be associated with 284 drugs and 614 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Addison's disease.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

95,518 people reported to have side effects when taking Dilaudid.
Among them, 18 people (0.02%) have Addison's disease.

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Addison's disease when taking Dilaudid? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Addison's disease when taking Dilaudid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dilaudid? *

Oxycontin: 8 people, 44.44%
Ms Contin: 6 people, 33.33%
Cortef: 4 people, 22.22%
Cymbalta: 4 people, 22.22%
Benadryl: 3 people, 16.67%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 3 people, 16.67%
Benicar: 3 people, 16.67%
Butrans: 3 people, 16.67%
Lasix: 3 people, 16.67%
Lyrica: 3 people, 16.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Addison's disease? *

Abdominal Pain Upper: 7 people, 38.89%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 38.89%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 33.33%
Drug Dependence: 6 people, 33.33%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 27.78%
Head Injury: 5 people, 27.78%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 27.78%
Dizziness: 4 people, 22.22%
Loss Of Consciousness: 4 people, 22.22%
Weight Increased: 4 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 22.22%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 16.67%
Asthma: 3 people, 16.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 11.11%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 11.11%
Lymphoma (cancer that begins in immune system cells): 2 people, 11.11%
Itching: 2 people, 11.11%
Venous Thrombosis (blood clot (thrombus) that forms within a vein): 1 person, 5.56%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 5.56%
Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydromorphone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Dilaudid) and Dilaudid (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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