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A member asked:

Hi docs, my friend has severe night sweats; started after his surgery and reaction to demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) injection. need advice?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See Doctor: To discuss options and how to treat this side effect he is having.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/3/2014

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