Meperidine

Common brands: Demerol, Ms Contin, Tylenol Extra Strength, Tylenol Regular Strength, Duramorph

Top reporter: Hospira, Inc.

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Opioid Agonist [EPC]Expectorant [EPC]
9,066
Total Reports
2,989
Serious Reports
736
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.12%)

Patient Demographics

Male
2,191
Female
5,924

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Meperidine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 3,257
14.6%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,317
5.9%
3 PAIN 1,263
5.7%
4 NAUSEA 1,178
5.3%
5 OFF LABEL USE 916
4.1%
6 HYPERHIDROSIS 875
3.9%
7 DRUG INTOLERANCE 805
3.6%
8 RASH 786
3.5%
9 VOMITING 741
3.3%
10 OVERDOSE 731
3.3%
11 HYPERTENSION 700
3.1%
12 HEADACHE 664
3.0%
13 PYREXIA 647
2.9%
14 FATIGUE 619
2.8%
15 JOINT SWELLING 582
2.6%
16 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 579
2.6%
17 UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION 576
2.6%
18 INFUSION RELATED REACTION 571
2.6%
19 HYPERSENSITIVITY 565
2.5%
20 DRUG DEPENDENCE 510
2.3%
21 THROMBOCYTOPENIA 503
2.3%
22 PSORIASIS 502
2.2%
23 TREATMENT FAILURE 501
2.2%
24 INFECTION 454
2.0%
25 EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 439
2.0%
26 BACK PAIN 427
1.9%
27 SEDATION 412
1.8%
28 NIGHTMARE 410
1.8%
29 ASTHMA 404
1.8%
30 PRODUCT USE ISSUE 397
1.8%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.