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Does mepergan fortis work on chronic pain?
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Yes : Both the Demerol and Phenergan (promethazine) components help reduce pain.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes but no: Both the Meperidine and Promethazine do help in pain. I would strongly caution that use should be short term. Long term use of meperidinel results in the buildup of toxic metobolites that cause seizures.
Answered 10/4/2016
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