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Barb S. is right, that it is in combination with Eldepryl/Deprenyl/seleginine that Demerol can be DEADLY. If you take Eldepryl, you should find out how long it takes to leave your system--could be as long as 2 weeks! If a PWP is not on Eldepryl, Demerol can be used,but better to avoid it if possible. Peter had it after surgery, but he hasn't had Eld. for years, and was OK. Remember that PWPs should NOT have any OPIATES, though. And be sure to talk with anesthesiologist ahead of time so they use the right anesthetics. This brings up again the importance of knowing ALL the NAMES of your meds and any new Rxs. There may be 3 layers--brand(s), generic, and chemical.And not all are listed on the label of the Rx bottle! Take written info with you to hospital, and insist it be written into your chart. Then monitor what you are about to be given! This is why it is so important to have an "advocate" present as much as possible to keep track of things. >I don't quite understand about pwps not taking Demerol. Isn't it people >taking Eldepryl who shouldn't be given Demerol? Is it also contraindicated >with other PD meds? >Barbara Smith,cg/Ken/70/17 > Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter, 80/9 <[log in to unmask]> > > http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm My Home Page > > > * ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** * > * * > * Knowing when to insist, and when to let be,* > * is,perhaps, a lifetime learning experience * > * --Mary McCurry * > * * > * ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** * >