This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Demerol (Meperidine) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (107)
Death (2)
Reports by Reaction Type
Drug Hypersensitivity (63),
Vomiting (11),
Nausea (11),
Abdominal Pain (7),
Dyskinesia (7),
Confusional State (6),
Clostridium Difficile Colitis (6),
Pneumonia Fungal (6),
Febrile Neutropenia (6),
Leukaemia Recurrent (5),
Fungal Rhinitis (5),
Chest Pain (5)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Demerol (Meperidine). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Demerol side effects in 46 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: 46 year old female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Benadryl
Dosage: unk
Codeine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Keflex
Dosage: unk
Prevacid
Dosage: unk
Prilosec
Dosage: unk
Tobramycin
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in 59 year old
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: 59 year old
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Dosage: unk
Albuterol Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Amlodipine Besylate
Dosage: unk
Aspirin
Dosage: unk
Astemizole
Dosage: unk
Bactrim
Dosage: unk
Caffeine Citrate
Dosage: unk
Ceclor
Dosage: unk
Cefadroxil
Dosage: unk
Cefuroxime
Dosage: unk
Celebrex
Dosage: unk
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Dosage: unk
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Dosage: unk
Codeine Phosphate
Dosage: unk
Codeine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Cromolyn Sodium
Dosage: unk
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate
Dosage: unk
Fluticasone Propionate
Dosage: unk
Fosinopril Sodium
Dosage: unk
Gemifloxacin Mesylate
Dosage: unk
Leflunomide
Dosage: unk
Lodine
Dosage: unk
Meclizine HCL
Dosage: unk
Methotrexate
Dosage: unk
Methscopolamine Bromide
Dosage: unk
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Naprosyn
Dosage: unk
Oxymetazoline HCL
Dosage: unk
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Phenylpropanolamine HCL
Dosage: unk
Phenyltoloxamine
Dosage: unk
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Pseudoephedrine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Septra
Dosage: unk
Sulfanilamide
Dosage: unk
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Theophylline
Dosage: unk
Triprolidine Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in 28 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 28 year old male
Reactions: Sneezing, Oropharyngeal Pain, Arthropod Bite, Cough, Wound Necrosis, Infusion Site Pain, Infusion Site Pruritus
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Demerol
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Humira
Indication: Crohn's Disease
Start date: 2010-10-01
Other drugs received by patient: Klonopin; Seroquel; Celexa
Possible Demerol side effects in 21 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: 21 year old female, weighing 78.0 kg (171.6 pounds)
Reactions: Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Benadryl
Dosage: unk
Start date: 1988-01-01
Cortisone Acetate
Dosage: unk
Indication: Pain
Start date: 1988-01-01
Darvocet-N 50
Dosage: unk
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2008-01-01
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Indication: Pain
Hydrocodone Bitartrate
Dosage: unk
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2011-11-01
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Indication: Pain
Start date: 1984-01-01
Possible Demerol side effects in 75 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: 75 year old female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Azithromycin
Dosage: unk
Codeine
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Erythromycin
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-08
Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 100.0 kg (220.0 pounds)
Reactions: Vomiting, Nausea, Urticaria, Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Codeine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Demerol
Dosage: 50 mg (1 tablet every 8 hours), as needed
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-08
Patient: female
Reactions: Weight Decreased, Post Lumbar Puncture Syndrome, Staphylococcal Infection, Drug Hypersensitivity, Adverse Drug Reaction, Psoriasis, BED Rest, Erythema
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Demerol
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Humira
Indication: Psoriasis
Start date: 2012-03-01
Humira
End date: 2012-03-01
Tylenol
Indication: Post Lumbar Puncture Syndrome
Other drugs received by patient: Multi-Vitamins; Demerol; Unknown Medication
Possible Demerol side effects in 36 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-07
Patient: 36 year old male, weighing 92.1 kg (202.5 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Celebrex
Dosage: unk
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Penicillin
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in 59 year old
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-07
Patient: 59 year old
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Dosage: unk
Albuterol Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Amlodipine Besylate
Dosage: unk
Aspirin
Dosage: unk
Astemizole
Dosage: unk
Bactrim
Dosage: unk
Caffeine Citrate
Dosage: unk
Ceclor
Dosage: unk
Cefadroxil
Dosage: unk
Cefuroxime Axetil
Dosage: unk
Celebrex
Dosage: unk
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Dosage: unk
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Dosage: unk
Codeine Phosphate
Dosage: unk
Codeine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Cromolyn Sodium
Dosage: unk
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate
Dosage: unk
Fluticasone Propionate
Dosage: unk
Fosinopril Sodium
Dosage: unk
Gemifloxacin Mesylate
Dosage: unk
Leflunomide
Dosage: unk
Lodine
Dosage: unk
Meclizine
Dosage: unk
Methotrexate
Dosage: unk
Methscopolamine Bromide
Dosage: unk
Morphine
Dosage: unk
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Naprosyn
Dosage: unk
Oxymetazoline HCL
Dosage: unk
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Phenylpropanolamine HCL
Dosage: unk
Phenyltoloxamine
Dosage: unk
Pseudoephedrine HCL
Dosage: unk
Pseudoephedrine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Septra
Dosage: unk
Sulfanilamide
Dosage: unk
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Theophylline
Dosage: unk
Triprolidine HCL
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-05
Patient:
Reactions: Familial Risk Factor, Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Demerol
Flovent
Oxycodone HCL
Penicillin G Potassium
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Possible Demerol side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-01
Patient:
Reactions: Drug Intolerance, Paraesthesia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciproflaxacin
Clarithromycin
Demerol
Doxycycline HCL
Levaquin
Lipitor
Nitrofurantoin
Vioxx
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Possible Demerol side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-01
Patient:
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Morphine SUL HYT
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-31
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity, Allergy To Chemicals
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Celebrex
Dosage: unk
Indication: Arthritis
Clindamycin HCL
Dosage: unk
Codeine
Dosage: unk
Darvocet
Dosage: unk
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Diazepam
Dosage: 10 mg, unk
Ibuprofen
Dosage: unk
Macrodantin
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-25
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Abilify
Dosage: unk
Aspirin
Dosage: unk
Benadryl
Dosage: unk
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Keflex
Dosage: unk
Lisinopril
Dosage: unk
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Ranitidine
Dosage: unk
Ropinirole
Dosage: unk
Seroquel
Dosage: unk
Tetracycline HCL
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-23
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Nasalcrom
Dosage: unk
Pravastatin Sodium
Dosage: unk
Topamax
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-20
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Compazine
Dosage: unk
Demerol
Dosage: unk
E-Mycin
Dosage: unk
Indocin
Dosage: unk
Iodine
Dosage: unk
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-18
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-13
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity, Allergy To Chemicals
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Celebrex
Dosage: unk
Indication: Arthritis
Clindamycin HCL
Dosage: unk
Codeine
Dosage: unk
Darvocet
Dosage: unk
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Diazepam
Dosage: 10 mg, unk
Ibuprofen
Dosage: unk
Macrodantin
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-12
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Demerol
Oxycodone Hydrochloride
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-12
Patient: female, weighing 58.0 kg (127.6 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Levaquin
Dosage: unk
Quinapril HCL
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-12
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Hydrocodone
Dosage: unk
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Norco
Dosage: unk
Vancomycin Hychloride
Dosage: unk
Zofran
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-06
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amoxapine
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
AN Unknown Medication
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Augmentin '125'
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Benadryl
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Betamethasone
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Biaxin XL
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ceftin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Claritin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Cleocin Hydrochloride
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Clindamycin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Codeine Sulfate
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Darvocet
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Darvon
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Demadex
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Demerol
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Erythromycin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Flexeril
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Floxin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Fosamax
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Gantrisin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Gentamicin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Geocillin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Hismanal
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Intravenous Pyelogram DYE
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Keflex
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ketoconazole
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ketoprofen
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Konsyl
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Levaquin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Levsinex
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Lopid
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Macrobid
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Macrodantin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Mandelamine
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Maxaquin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Metronidazole
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Monistat
Monistat
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Negram Powder
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Nilstat
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Noroxin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Norpramin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Omniflox
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Orphenadrine Citrate
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Pentazocine Lactate
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Persantine
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Premarin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Propantheline Bromide
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Quinolone
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Sinequan
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
SLO-BID
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Sulfur
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Suprax
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
TAO
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Tavist-D
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Tetracycline
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Theo-DUR
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Trimpex
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Urised
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Valium
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-05
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien
Dosage: unk
Aspirin
Dosage: unk
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Heparin Sodium
Dosage: unk
Lanoxin
Dosage: unk
Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Multaq
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-27
Patient:
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bactrim
Dosage: unk
Betadine
Dosage: unk
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Doxycycline Hyclate
Dosage: unk
E-Mycin
Dosage: unk
Potassium Penicillin G
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-25
Patient: female, weighing 100.0 kg (220.0 pounds)
Reactions: Vomiting, Nausea, Urticaria, Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Codeine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Demerol
Dosage: 50 mg (1 tablet every 8 hours), as needed
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-25
Patient: male, weighing 82.7 kg (182.0 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Potassium Penicillin G
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-19
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Neurontin
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-06-19
Patient: female
Reactions: Humerus Fracture, Urinary Tract Infection, Intestinal Obstruction, Fall
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cimzia
Indication: Crohn's Disease
Start date: 2009-01-01
End date: 2012-01-01
Demerol
Dosage: unknown dose
Indication: Pain
Possible Demerol side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-19
Patient: male, weighing 109.0 kg (239.8 pounds)
Reactions: Abdominal Discomfort, Drug Hypersensitivity, Pyrexia, Influenza Like Illness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Hydrocodone
Dosage: unk
Penicillin G Potassium
Dosage: unk
Possible Demerol side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-06-15
Patient: female
Reactions: Pruritus Generalised, Vomiting, Headache
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Demerol
Indication: Migraine
Dianeal
Indication: Peritoneal Dialysis
Extraneal
Indication: Peritoneal Dialysis
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