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Meperidine hydrochloride

Meperidine hydrochloride

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Meperidine hydrochloride is a drug that increases narcotic effects which is a kind of pain medication.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Feeling anxious
Dizziness
Flushing
Headache
Lightheaded
Tremor
Heart palpitations
Low blood pressure on standing
Involuntary movements (EG, lip smacking, picking)
Visual difficulties
Change in vision
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Slow heart rate
Apnea
Hallucinations
Hypersensitivity
Drug problems
Slow or irregular breathing
Low blood pressure
Illegal drug abuse

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