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I recently had a tooth extraction and was prescribed demerol, is that ok to take being that i have asthma?
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Well : Usually okay just ask your dentist for specific advice
Answered 12/6/2016
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Should be ok: If you are not allergic to Demerol, it should be ok. If you are concerned about side effects, you can always take an OTC pain med that you have taken in the past instead of the Demerol that was prescribed.
Answered 12/29/2016
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