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Andrew Tate
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Hydromorphone is a potent opioid analgesic used to manage severe pain. It works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, altering the perception and response to pain. Hydromorphone is often prescribed when other pain treatments are inadequate. It carries a high risk of dependence and side effects.

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