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It depends on the kind of pain and the person. Some people react differently to different drugs.
However, for most severe pain, Demerol is usually the better choice.
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What is the history of demerol?
Demerol is a narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine. Methadone is a synthetic opioid used as an analgesic and and maintenance anti-addictive.
What works better for pain methadone or vicodin?
For pain, Vicodin, for drug addiction treatment, methadone
When is it safe to take Demerol after taking 50mg of methadone?
I wouldn't say it's safe because you are talking about very powerful opiates here, but I dont know why you would take Demerol after you took 50mg of MEthadone because it will not really have any effect. Methadone has opiod inhibiting properties and will clog the receptors in your brain, therefore making the Demerol completely useless for the most part.
What are the effects of morphine and methadone used together?
You should consult you physician. Yes. If you are on methadone as a maintenance pain medication, there are other pain meds you can take for breakthrough pain, or to boost the effects of the methadone. One that is commonly prescribed to take with methadone is meperidine (generic Demerol) and phenergan. The Demerol is a narcotic pain med, and the phenergan potentiates (boosts) the effectivenes of the Demerol, as well as preventing the nausea that some people experience when taking Demerol. There are other pain meds that can be taken with methadone, but your doctor can best advise you on them, depending on your medical condition.
What can you take with Demerol for a fever?
no no Demerol is pain killer
Is it possible that Demerol won't help you at all?
No one can predict which narcotic will satisfactorily control pain. Some people react badly to Demerol, but negative reactions are possible with any strong medications for pain. Demerol is best for acute pain, such as immediately after surgery. But there are many other narcotic and non-narcotic medications better suited to chronic pain.
Demerol journey from injection to pain relief to excretion?
dosage of demerol
What other pills can give the effect of opiates?
Many pills that are considered pain killers are opiates. For example, Vicodin, Demerol, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Heroin, Lorcet and Methadone are all considered to be opiates.
Pain medication for cholelithiasis?
demerol
WHAT IS THE DIRRERENCE BETWEEN Demerol and hydrocodone?
hydrocodone aka. sumtin like vicodin is more of a painkiller then anything and makes u calm. Demerol is like morphine. its a muscle relaxer/anti depressant and a pain killer.vicodin is the ultimate for pain killing but if u wanna feel real good demerol is my choice
How long does an individual need to be on methadone for pain pill addiction?
Methadone is for people who need help getting off heroin/opiates. For pain(methadone) pill addiction depends on the doctor. They also use methadone as a pain killer.
Why do doctors prescribe methadone?
Methadone is prescribed for addiction to opiates and in some cases it is prescribed for pain management.
