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What are the side effects of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) use, abuse?

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Many: Opioids cause sedation, nausea, itchiness, constipation, respiratory depression, and death in large doses when not tolerant. Meperidine is unique in that its metabolite, normeperidine, can accumulate and cause neuroexcitation and seizures, especially in patients with kidney problems.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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Death: Nausea, sedation, seizures and death.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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