Demerol-Drug-Facts
Demerol-Drug-Facts Demerol (meperidine) belongs to a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers aka Opioids. It is similar to morphine. It works by dulling the pain perception center in the brain.
Demerol is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain. It may also be used before or during surgery and for pain relief during labor and delivery.
Demerol may also be used for other purposes not listed in Drug Rehab Centers guide.
Demerol Addiction is clasified in different ways.
Dependence - the need to maintain administration of Demerol to prevent the appearance of Demerol withdrawal.
Tolerance - decreased effectiveness of Demerol. Typically entails having to take more Demerol to achieve the same effects.
Addiction - Demerol dependence and Demerol tolerance in the individual.
Drug craving and pain
Rebound pain associated with withdrawal
Tolerance
Medical procedures in the pursuit of Demerol
Individuals who have an addiction to Demerol frequently
Request Demerol specifically when at the doctor
Purchase Demerol from non-medical sources
Forge prescriptions
Create contacts with multiple medical doctors and dentists
Frequent the ER in hopes of receiving a prescription of Demerol
Demerol addiction is both physical and mental. Because Demerol is physically addictive, it should not be discontinued abruptly. Severe Demerol withdrawal symptoms as well as seizures or convulsions may occur if the use of Demerol is dramatically reduced or eliminated. It is for this reason that Demerol withdrawal should be gradual and performed in one of many residential treatment programs under strict medical supervision.
Demerol withdrawal symptoms include:
¦Vomiting
¦Diarrhea
¦Restlessness
¦Insomnia
¦Muscle pain
¦Bone pain
In addition to the physical addiction created by Demerol abuse, it is not uncommon for those suffering from Demerol addiction to experience the following:
¦Financial difficulties
¦Personal relationship issues
¦Employment difficulties
¦Legal problems
¦Adverse psychological effects
Demerol may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Demerol should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Demerol. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with a narcotic pain medicine. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol.
Never take more than your prescribed dose of Demerol. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain. Demerol can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Do not stop using Demerol suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication.
Do not use Demerol if you are allergic to meperidine, or if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take Demerol before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.
Demerol may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Demerol should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Demerol:
asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders;
liver or kidney disease;
underactive thyroid;
curvature of the spine;
a history of head injury or brain tumor;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
low blood pressure;
gallbladder disease;
Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorders;
enlarged prostate, urination problems;
mental illness; or
a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
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