seasonal affective disorder. (SAD) a mood disorder characterized by depression, extreme lethargy, increased need for sleep, overeating, and carbohydrate craving. It recurs each year in one or more specific seasons, most commonly the winter months, and is hypothesized to be related to melatonin levels.
Urine tests are the most common way to test for Dilaudid and other opioids. How long does Dilaudid stay in your urine? After taking the drug, detectable levels of Dilaudid will stay about 3-4 days in your urine, about a day in your blood, and about 1-4 days in your saliva. Similar to many other drugs, detectable levels of Dilaudid remain in your hair for about three months after last taking it.
Knowing how long Dilaudid remains in your system may be helpful in avoiding an overdose of the medication by taking too much, too soon. Other brand names for Dilaudid include Hydrostat and Palladone. How Long Dilaudid Affects Your System. When hydromorphone is taken orally, it reaches its peak effect in 30 minutes to an hour. 1  The elimination half-life of oral hydromorphone is about 4 hours. 2  Removing it from your system can cause a severe reaction. 3  The drug is still being eliminated through the urine over the course of 2 to 3 days.