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Demerol

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Meperidine hydrochloride

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Feeling anxious
Flushing
Headache
Tremor
Dizziness
Heart palpitations
Involuntary movements (EG, lip smacking, picking)
Visual difficulties
Low blood pressure on standing
Loss of strength
Shaking hands or tremor
Change in vision

Serious

Slow heart rate
Drug problems
Slow or irregular breathing
Low blood pressure
Apnea
Hallucinations
Hypersensitivity
Illegal drug abuse

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What is demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)?

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What is the medicinal use of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)?

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How long does it take for demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) to expire?

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I need to know if taking 300mg of Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) oral is safe.

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Is demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) 50mg a good pain managment drug? Please advise!

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Is dilaudid stronger than demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)?

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Please tell me what does demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) with lidocaine do?

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A 25-year old female asked:

I take 2mg of Kilonipn once a day. Doctor gave me Demerol 50mg for a painful procedure. Are these really safe to take together? I read it can be bad

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Is percocet or demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) stronger?

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What are the side effects of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) use, abuse?

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A 32-year old asked:

Are extreme pain and numbness normal after a demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) shot?

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What are the effects of Narcan IV for overdose of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) iv?

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A 45-year old asked:

I am concerned for 6 years I have been on demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) for pain management., what should I do?

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A 20-year old male asked:

Would Demerol be a good option for weening off of Tylenol (acetaminophen) #3? I want something a little less potent. What would you recommend?

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A 21-year old female asked:

How long after taking demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) should I wait to take hydrocodone since the demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) is not helping pain at all?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can you take demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) and oxycodone together?

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

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A 43-year old female asked:

What is the difference between oxycodone and demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) allergy?

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Are there side effects of Narcan use after an overdose of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)?

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What are the side effects of Narcan IV for an overdose of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) iv?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can you tell me the side effects of Narcan IV for overdose of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) iv?

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A male asked:

What is the best treatment for arachnoiditis im in so much pain im currently on 200mg of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) daily

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A 49-year old asked:

Could painkillers (hydros, demerol, (meperidine hydrochloride) vidodin.. Watevev) give anybody else nightmares?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Had wisdoms removed i'm on 100 mg of methadone. I wa prescribed 50 mg demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) one every 4 hrs is it ok? Will it kill me?

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A 24-year old female asked:

After surgery one nurse gave me Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) and the other nurse gave me Percocet not long after . Did they double dose me and make a mistake.?

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A 20-year old male asked:

What is the equianalgesic dose when comparing 50mg tramadol to Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)? What about 30mg codiene to Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)? Tramadol?

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A 43-year old female asked:

Can you take oxycodone, demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) & Adderall at the same time?

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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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A 25-year old female asked:

Is Conscious oral sedation for dental procedure in children safe? They will be using demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)? Any risks?

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