Question 1

what is the definition or description of: mepergan allergy?

Accepted Answer

Rash, itching, worse: Mepergan AKA meperidine is a narcotic analgesic used in surgical sedation.  Allergic reactions can be mild with rashes and itching.  They can also be severe and life threatening with respiratory compromise, difficulty breathing, throat swelling, and anaphylactic shock (collapse of blood pressure).

Question 2

can mepergan be taken a few hours after percocet?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Mepergan probably shouldn't be used for chronic pain on a regular basis. It could be used intermittently, however, for severe breakthrough pain. You could probably take it a couple hours after percocet. It would have to be a appropriate dose, also, of course and there may be more appropriate medication for your situation.

Question 3

would mepergan cause panic attacts?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Feeling anxious or agitated is one of the listed side effects for this medication.

Question 4

can mepergan cause anxiety or behavioral changes?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety and : Behavioral changes are very rare side effects of mepergan.

Question 5

what pain medication works better, mepergan or percocet?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Mepergan i'd Meperidine and Promethazine and this different from Percocet which is Acetaminophen and oxycodone. From a potency point of view they are different and not interchangeable.

Question 6

can you tell me if mepergan fortis works well on pain?

Accepted Answer

Mepergan fortis: This is Meperdine and Promethazine - it will work on pain but has to be limited in duration of use.

Question 7

does mepergan make one sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mepergan is a combination of phenergan(an antihistamine) and Meperidine (demorol). Either one can make you sleepy. Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) should not be used for chronic pain on a regular basis because of the accumulation of harmful metabolites (products of breakdown in the body).

Question 8

does mepergan make you really sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Avoid chronic use: The demorol in mpergan can accumlate with fatal consequences if taken repeatedly over a perioid of time. Generally the toxiicity causes seizures and hyper-irritability but you should be aware.

Question 9

does mepergan fortis work on chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Both the Demerol and Phenergan (promethazine) components help reduce pain.

Question 10

can mepergan be taken 3 hours after percocet, for pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but?: If can be taken like that.  Why do you have 2 different medications?  Are they from the same doctor?  If you only get 3 hours relief from Percocet a higher dose or a susteined release medication may be a better option.

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