DEMEROL Reviews (MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.9 (89 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DEMEROL with similar:
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RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DEMEROL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
5 | | 6/2/2004 | 3 | | 3/23/2005 | 5 | Double C4 fracture, post MVA | Euphoria, drowsiness | I was sent home with oral demerol after a broked neck and major surgery following a car accident. I had been on IV push morphine in the hospital. The demerol was excellent at taking away my pain. It actually enduced a feeling of euphoria that was much welcomed considering all the pain I was in. It did make me a little sleepy, but this was probably related to the fact that I was so happy to have my pain level decreased and feel like I could finally sleep. Im told long term use can result in the acumulation of a toxic metabolite that can result in seizures. This is why you dont see it used often for chronic (i.e. cancer) pain unless there is a specific need such as allergies to other drugs. But I would say it is great for short term pain management! | F | 22 | 30 days | 9/26/2007 | 5 | Colonoscopy | Side-effects: lightheadedness, naseau; but demerol in combination with versed worked for me. I didn't want to remember procedure. I didn't want pain and wanted to sleep. | I am thankful for demerol and versed. Yes, I am still having side-effects a day later, but I am thankful for how the drugs helped me get through the procedure. I was scared going in, but don't remember it and woke up in the recovery room not remembering a thing. I am thankful it worked for me. | F | 53 | 1 times | 8/4/2007 | 5 | ruptured ovarian cysts and post op | a happy lightheaded feeling | i have a high tolerence to pain medication so this is one of the only things i can take. it works wonderfully for me. | F | 25 | 4 months | 11/3/2008 | 5 | Crohn's disease pain & colonoscopy | None whatsoever | This injection in conjunction with phenergan were the only relief I got from the pain and nausea of a partial obstruction. It enables me to undergo colonoscopy w/o sedation so that I can watch on the monitor and see for myself what is going on in my colon and terminal ileum. | F | 61 | 35 times | 11/29/2003 | 5 | chronic neck and back pain | Dry mouth, drowsiness, increased appetite, and bowel movements. | Short acting. | F | 21 | 1.5 years | 8/13/2002 | 5 | Gall Bladder | Euphoria,slight nausea which was easily control with anti-nausea meds, and extreme tiredness. | I had to have surgery several times to correct the botched gall bladder removal surgery I had. I was on demerol both times for the pain and it worked EXCELLENT! I would fall asleep nearly the minute it was injected in my IV but I didn't feel any pain. I did have nausea but as long as I was given some anti-nausea meds it was fine. I found demerol to be much better on my mental state that Morphine or other pain meds. | F | 23 | 7 days | 1/11/2008 | 5 | c-section | excellent drug | by far the best drug i have ever taken. took my pain away during surgery and after surgery. wow this drug is a wonder drug!! | F | 31 | 7 days | 11/21/2008 | 5 | crohns disease | Only side effects that I had were mild drowsiness and dry mouth | This is just about the only pain medicine I can take when I am in a flare up of my crohns. I am allergic to so many other things and especially given IV form works wonders for me! | F | 48 | 3 weeks | 6/24/2005 | 5 | post-appendectomy | extreme drowsiness, mild hallucinations, dizziness | Demerol worked wonders for my pain. I took this by IV during my hospital stay, then followed up my treatment with Vicadin in pill form. The plan worked quite well and I healed rather quickly. | F | 20 | 2 days | 11/30/2004 | 5 | c-section | this medicine took away alll my pain. i would highly recommend this medicine. i did get some dizziness, and some itching BUT WOW I would take itching and dizziness over c-section pain any day. | this med will help any sort of pain. | F | 28 | 5 days | 9/4/2005 | 5 | migraine | slept 10 hrs, mild euphoria | This is the only medication that complete wipes out my pain level 10 migraines in 5 minutes flat. I would have killed myself by now to escape the pain if it weren't for Demerol. I have to go to the ER around once a month for an injection after all other methods of relief have failed. | F | 24 | 1 days | 3/14/2007 | 5 | Colonosocpy | Didn't remember the procedure. No nausea for me. It was like a dream. I was walking and talking, shortly after the procedure, but was actually out of it; though people around me weren't really aware of this. | The procedure was smooth; I didn't remember 99% of it. There were no adverse physical effects aside from I was like out of it on the inside; almost like blacked out, but not (speaking of after the procedure) but my family didn't realize this. I had the BEST sleep that night. I felt almost euphoric the next day; don't know if it was left over from the Demerol or from not eating for almost two days. I love that stuff!! I'm planning on fasting for a couple of days to see if I get the same euphoric feeling that I had the day following the procedure to try to determine if it was the fast or the drug. I'm thinking the effects of the drug (taken about about 4:30 p.m.) shouldn't have lasted into the next day. But I don't know. | F | 52 | 1 days 1X day | 4/26/2010 | 5 | None | I was given Demerol as a pre-op medication before a lumpectomy. I really liked it -felt like I was floating on a cloud. After surgery I felt very invigorated and euphoric and still feel like that after two days. Also sleeping like a log. I really like this drug---- | F | 75 | 1 days unknown 1X day | 2/10/2011 | 5 | Kidney stone lodged in ureter | Anytime I have severe pain Demirel is really the way to go. Far more effective than oxycodone and doesn’t have the itchy side effect | This opioid will not show up on a tox screen with the dipstick | F | 65 | 14 days 50-100 day | 1/16/2018 | 5 | Acute pain due to ulcerative colitis | No side effects, slept like a baby. | Felt fantastic. Best drug ever. I felt like a floating head with no pain and a great calm feeling. WONDERFUL. | F | 43 | 4 days 1X day | 7/8/2012 | 5 | Emerg Pain Med for Ruptured Cyst | Warm tingling sensation all over my body (actually felt good). A feeling of floating and happiness. | This was the ONLY thing that worked on me in the ER when I came in for a rupterd ovarian cyst (9cm!!!) I was in the ER for 12 hours before they were able to come up with the correct diagnosis and they tried EVERYTHING and this was the only thing that workedto alleviate the pain. Only use this for EXTREME pain.. seems like it could be addictive. | F | 27 | 3 times | 1/19/2006 | 5 | colonscopy | woke up from the procedure, answered questions but have no memory of it, ate a burger, again no memory, got home fell into the best most wonderful sleep of my life, felt great when I woke | I can't wait for my next colonscopy | F | 62 | 1 days ? 1X day | 1/18/2014 | 5 | Severe Migraine | Given to me on occasion for severe chronic migraines and this medicine is the only medication that works for taking the headache away pretty much immediately. Only side effect is dry mouth and I get very sleepy but that might be the vistaril they mix it with for nausea | F | 18 | 1 days 100mg | 4/30/2014 |
DEMEROL (MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE): Meperidine is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It may also be used before and during surgery or other procedures. Meperidine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid (narcotic) analgesics and is similar to morphine. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Meperidine should not be used to treat long-term or ongoing pain. It should only be used to treat sudden episodes of moderate to severe pain. See also Precautions section. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)