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Demerol

Mental and physical addiction to Demerol can develop if it is used for long periods of time. Extended use of Demerol can create a tolerance condition where the medication no longer works at the initial dosage.

Demerol Withdrawal
Demerol is a narcotic analgesic with effects similar to morphine; the most prominent of these involve the central nervous system and organs composed of smooth muscle. When prescribed it is used for relief of moderate to severe pain. Demerol is addictive. When the user repeatedly uses Demerol they build a tolerance to the drug and this creates both a mental and physical addiction. When an individual forms an addiction to Demerol they can no longer function without it. Demerol addiction is devastating not only to the individual physically but emotionally as well.

Demerol Withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited to:

  • severe anxiety
  • insomnia
  • profuse sweating
  • muscle spasms
  • chills
  • shivering
  • tremors

    • Demerol Withdrawal symptoms can occur four to five hours after the last dose. Demerol Withdrawal symptoms usually last 7 to 10 days. Individuals who are unaware they have a Demerol addiction may respond to the pain of withdrawal by taking another dose of Demerol.

    Demerol Overdose
    Demerol is a narcotic analgesic with effects similar to morphine; the most prominent of these involve the central nervous system and organs composed of smooth muscle. When prescribed it is used for relief of moderate to severe pain. Demerol is manufactured in tablet and syrup form. Demerol tablets are white, round and convex (the 50mg tablet is scored). The effects of Demerol are felt 10-15 minutes after ingestion and last anywhere from 2 to 4 hours. Demerol is addictive. When the user repeatedly uses Demerol they build a tolerance to the drug and this creates both a mental and physical addiction.

    The symptoms of a Demerol overdose include:

  • bluish discoloration of the skin
  • cold and clammy skin
  • coma or extreme sleepiness
  • limp
  • weak muscles
  • low blood pressure
  • slow heartbeat
  • troubled or slowed breathing

    • Demerol Side Effects

    Demerol is a narcotic analgesic with effects similar to morphine; the most prominent of these involve the central nervous system and organs composed of smooth muscle. When prescribed it is used for relief of moderate to severe pain. Demerol is addictive. When the user repeatedly uses Demerol they build a tolerance to the drug and this creates both a mental and physical addiction. An allergic reaction to Demerol includes such side effects as: pruritus, urticaria, other skin rashes.

    Demerol side effects include but are not limited to:

  • lightheadedness
  • dizziness
  • sedation
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • sweating
  • respiratory depression
  • circulatory depression
  • respiratory arrest
  • shock
  • cardiac arrest
  • euphoria
  • dysphoria
  • weakness
  • headache
  • agitation
  • tremor
  • uncoordinated muscle movements
  • severe convulsions
  • transient hallucinations and disorientation
  • visual disturbances
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • biliary tract spasm
  • flushing of the face
  • tachycardia
  • bradycardia
  • palpitation
  • hypotension
  • urinary retention



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