At a Glance
| Oxycodone | Hydromorphone | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Opioids | Opioids |
| Common Dose (insufflated) | 7.5–15 mg | 2–4 mg |
| Total Duration | 1.9–4.8 hrs | 0.6–1.3 hrs |
| Routes | insufflatedintravenousoral |
Oxycodone, a Opioids, and Hydromorphone, a Opioids, are frequently compared by users looking to understand their relative effects, dosage profiles, and safety considerations. Both are classified as Opioidss, meaning they share a common pharmacological foundation. They share 15 documented effects in common, with 11 effects unique to Oxycodone and 0 unique to Hydromorphone. This side-by-side comparison covers dosage, duration, subjective effects, and safety to help you make informed decisions.
| Oxycodone | Hydromorphone | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Opioids | Opioids |
| Common Dose (insufflated) | 7.5–15 mg | 2–4 mg |
| Total Duration | 1.9–4.8 hrs | 0.6–1.3 hrs |
| Routes | insufflatedintravenousoral |
insufflatedintravenousoral |
| Effects | 26 documented | 15 documented |
| Level | Oxycodone | Hydromorphone |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Light | 2.5–7.5 mg | 1–2 mg |
| Common | 7.5–15 mg | 2–4 mg |
| Strong | 15–25 mg | 4–8 mg |
| Heavy | 25 mg | 8 mg |
| Level | Oxycodone | Hydromorphone |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Light | 2.5–5 mg | 1–2 mg |
| Common | 7.5–10 mg | 2–4 mg |
| Strong | 12.5–15 mg | 4–6 mg |
| Heavy | 15 mg | 6 mg |
| Level | Oxycodone | Hydromorphone |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 1 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Light | 2.5–10 mg | 1–2 mg |
| Common | 10–25 mg | 2–4 mg |
| Strong | 25–40 mg | 4–8 mg |
| Heavy | 40 mg | 8 mg |
| Level | Dose |
|---|---|
| Threshold | 1 mg |
| Light | 1.5–8 mg |
| Common | 8–20 mg |
| Strong | 20–35 mg |
| Heavy | 30 mg |
Oxycodone
Total: 3 hrs – 5 hrs
Hydromorphone
Total: 4 hrs – 6 hrs
Oxycodone
Total: 3 hrs – 5 hrs
Hydromorphone
Oxycodone
Total: 4 hrs – 8 hrs
Hydromorphone
No direct interaction data available between these substances. This does not mean the combination is safe.
Total: 3 hrs – 4 hrs
Total: 4 hrs – 6 hrs