Why DEMEROL* (Meperidine hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of DEMEROL: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.93)

(based on 84 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** DEMEROL
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Colonoscopy*10
2Nephrolithiasis5
3Migraine*4
4Appendicectomy2
5Oral surgery2
6Caesarean section2
7Biopsy liver1
8Intestinal resection1
9Pancreatitis chronic1
10Appendicitis1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of DEMEROL **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Dizziness17
2Nausea*13
3Dry mouth13
4Somnolence13
5Vomiting*9
6Hallucination9
7Anxiety*7
8Euphoric mood7
9Memory impairment7
10Pruritus6
11Pain*6
12Drug ineffective5
13Headache*4
14Insomnia4
15Fatigue4
16Hypersensitivity4
17Tremor4
18Decreased appetite3
19Adverse drug reaction3
20Dyspnoea*3

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Meperidine hydrochloride (Meperidine, Pethidine, Demerol, Meperidine hcl)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com