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Will demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) offer good pain relief after orthopedic procedures (plates and screws in tibia)? does 50 or 100mg compare to 5-10mg percocet?

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It can : Response to opiates is highly variable among patients. Oral Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) is often less effective than intravenous Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride). I personally prefer oxycodone/Percocet over Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) for moderate to severe pain once a patient is on oral meds.

Answered 7/3/2016

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