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Why don't doctors prescribe demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) for pain relief?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride): You will never seen this in the USA - Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) oral. Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) has got a bad rap. Some physicians may still use it IV in the hospital setting.

Answered 5/18/2016

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