Comparing Versed vs Demerol
Versed | Demerol |
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Versed (midazolam) | Demerol (meperidine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Light Sedation, ICU Agitation, Light Anesthesia. Versed may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Pain, Light Sedation. Demerol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Light Sedation
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More about Versed (midazolam) | More about Demerol (meperidine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Versed has an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 63% reported a negative effect. |
Demerol has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 75 ratings on Drugs.com. 96% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 1% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Versed side effects in more detail. |
See also: Demerol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other midazolam brands include: Nayzilam, Seizalam | Other meperidine brands include: Meperitab | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
4 hours |
39 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 568 drugs are known to interact with Versed:
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A total of 459 drugs are known to interact with Demerol:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
October 15, 1998 |
November 10, 1942 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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