Demerol

Alternate Name: Demerol

Description: Demerol is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. The generic version of Demerol is Meperidine. On average Demerol is priced at about $7 for 1ml of 50mg/ml injectable solution. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Demerol discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Syringe

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Analgesic

Generic Available: No

Strength: 25 MG/ML

Warnings: This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation. Drink plenty of liquids to help avoid constipation. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, breathing or lung problems (including sleep apnea), heart rhythm problems, Addison disease, pheochromocytoma (an adrenal gland tumor), prostate problems, sickle cell anemia, stomach or bowel problems, trouble urinating, thyroid problems, or a history of depression or mental health problems. Tell your doctor if you have had seizures, a head injury, a recent surgery, or have been addicted to alcohol or drugs. This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of overdose, which can lead to deathRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Sleep-related breathing problems (including sleep apnea, sleep-related hypoxemia)Worsening of painSerotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines)Adrenal gland problemsLow blood pressure This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Change positions slowly when you get up from a sitting or lying position. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days., Some medicines can affect how meperidine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Acyclovir, carbamazepine, cimetidine, cyclobenzaprine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, metaxalone, mirtazapine, phenytoin, rifampin, ritonavir, St John's wort, tramadol, trazodoneBenzodiazepine medicineDiuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat anxiety, depression, or mental health problems (including SNRIs, SSRIs, TCAs)Phenothiazine medicineTriptan medicine to treat migraine headaches, Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are using buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine, or a muscle relaxer., This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Change positions slowly when you get up from a sitting or lying position., This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation.