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Is dilaudid stronger than demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)?

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Both are potent drug: They are both potent drugs when given other than by an oral route. When taken by mouth, Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) is less potent.

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Answered 6/15/2018

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