Reviewer: LEH50, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I died in the Recovery Room. My respiration became slow and starting closing off in my lungs. Next, I had a seizure - they administered more Demerol. Then, I couldn't see my nurse and I tried to get up to breathe - instead I died as I tried to raise up. The last words I heard was a man yelling "Respiratory Distress", then everything went black for me. I guess they resuscitated me - ... Show Full Comment

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I died in the Recovery Room. My respiration became slow and starting closing off in my lungs. Next, I had a seizure - they administered more Demerol. Then, I couldn't see my nurse and I tried to get up to breathe - instead I died as I tried to raise up. The last words I heard was a man yelling "Respiratory Distress", then everything went black for me. I guess they resuscitated me - I don't know how long I went without oxygen - but here I am alive. I had filled out tons of paperwork stating I am allergic to morphine; yet it was what was prescribed for me post surgery - twice.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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swift and effective pain reducer. swift but shortlasting pain relief

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swift and effective pain reducer. swift but shortlasting pain relief
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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My initial dose for chronic ongoing pain was 25mg as prescribed. 2011, I was taking 100mg. I could have had it increased but the 100mg made me comfortable & able to function without zonking or dapping me out. Because I moved to Neveda I can't find a Dr. That would give it to me. Gave me alot of other meds that made me crazy or didn't help at all. Thank God I didn't go thru any with ... Show Full Comment

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My initial dose for chronic ongoing pain was 25mg as prescribed. 2011, I was taking 100mg. I could have had it increased but the 100mg made me comfortable & able to function without zonking or dapping me out. Because I moved to Neveda I can't find a Dr. That would give it to me. Gave me alot of other meds that made me crazy or didn't help at all. Thank God I didn't go thru any withdrawel or experience any withdrawel symptoms! None! From 1985-2011 & only 100mg! Well, I am back to suffering! I rather suffer the pain than continue to go crazy with side affects of more meds they want me to take while wasting my money! My life is so limited again! Shame on you Doctors that won't work with your patient who can benefit from Demerol!
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Demerol is under-prescribed and its benefits are underestimated. This is THE best pain medicine medicine available today with regards to effectiveness and minimal side effects. My husband has been on 100mg 4x day for 8 years for his degenerative disks in his lower back, and I use as much as 500mg in a day for neuropathic pain flares and a daily dose of 50 to 100mg for the past 5 years. Neither of ... Show Full Comment

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Demerol is under-prescribed and its benefits are underestimated. This is THE best pain medicine medicine available today with regards to effectiveness and minimal side effects. My husband has been on 100mg 4x day for 8 years for his degenerative disks in his lower back, and I use as much as 500mg in a day for neuropathic pain flares and a daily dose of 50 to 100mg for the past 5 years. Neither of us have had ANY of these "horrible toxic effects" that doctors freak out about since the metabolite of Demerol (normeperidine) supposedly causes seizures and all sorts of toxic poisoning effects. Well, not a single Seizure from either of us daily users and are productive citizens thanks to this med. No one we have contact with can even tell we take narcotic pain pills because we have no drowsiness or mental fog that all of the other narcotics cause. Our moods have drastically improved as well since Demerol also has an effect on serotonin levels and we have more energy and motivation to do things. We have tried ALL of the other short and long acting narcotics and while some may reduce pain, the pain seems to be so much worse when the pill is wearing off and waiting for the next dose is horrible! Demerol slowly wears off but always seems to leave you feeling ok enough to make it until the next dose. I love this stuff and have NOT become an addict like so many drs fear. I wish the negative stigma of Demerol would go away and drs would feel ok prescribing this for chronic pain instead of those oxys that everyone gets hooked on. My only complaint is that I wish pharmaceutical companies would finally make an Extended Release formula for those of us who otherwise have to constantly keep track of taking several short-acting ones throughout the day.
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Reviewer: susanherna, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Years ago, I had to have all four wisdom teeth cut out at the same time. My dentist gave me Demerol to take for the pain. I ate fried chicken that night! I would say that it worked!

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Years ago, I had to have all four wisdom teeth cut out at the same time. My dentist gave me Demerol to take for the pain. I ate fried chicken that night! I would say that it worked!
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