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Reviewer: Ricko, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I use this shot as a last resort for relieving Migrains. It has worked better than percoset etc. It has always worked when taken. I take it with fimigan because it can cause neasua.
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Reviewer: cindy, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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While my daughter received this medicine she had a serious allergic reaction to it.She suffered seizures with it and they continued for 4 days.This was very traumatic for her and her parents.
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Reviewer: scribblegenie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have had severe migraines for more than 30 years and have taken probably every medication that is prescribed for them over the years. The only thing that has consistently worked is Demerol. I am also unable to afford imitrex and other meds like it so Demerol has been a wonderful alternative. I have to take it with Vistaril so that I don't vomit. Without Vistaril there is no way that I wou
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Reviewer: C8S6B, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Was hospitilized after my 2nd ER trip for Gallstones and Pancreatitis. Was givin this in the ER, for the rest of that day, and after my surgery & following days i was kept. It worked sooo great! The pain was really bad and every time after being given this through IV within seconds the pain was gone. Happy Patient!
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Ihad a migraine and had to go to the hospital. The nurse gave me demerol and it worked after two doses. Made me sleepy but took the pain away. She also gave me phenegran for nausea which was a blessing.
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