I know that Dilaudid is not a psych med, but I have a question about it because of my 15-year old's jaw surgery.

She's on other meds (including another narcotic), but the Dilaudid is the med she is prescribed the most.....4 mls (liquid) every 4 hours for at least a month. If she needs more, they will get her a refill since it wasn't quite a normal jaw surgery and there's a lot of pain involved in her recovery.

Is this enough to cause a physical dependence? I don't think she would have a psychological addiction to it simply because it is relieving so much pain, but I was wondering if there will be a weaning process when she doesn't need it anymore. How awful if she has to go through physical withdrawal symptoms after everything else. Does anyone know? Thanks.

God bless,
Sandy