[jaggr12]

i am havig back surgery and have been taking oxycodone 10/325 but after the surgery they said they'd be giving me demerol while in the hosp. thanks

[Billie77]

Many people feel that oxycodone is stronger then demerol, but they both work well for severe pain. demerol Has a better effect on smooth muscle relaxing. I personally prefer demerol, but everybody is different. If you have a problem with your medication after surgery I'm sure the doctor will change it with no problems.

[babe88]

i think demerol is stronger percocet (oxycodone) makes me really sick

[Gwen K]

demerol is definitely stronger...they give percocet after wisdom teeth surgery...and for shingles...its not very strong at all. Demerol is an opiate.

[Mandy VZ]

I would call Demerol comparable with the Percocet, maybe a bit stronger. It should keep you very comfortable. When I have kidney stones I am usually given Demerol through IV in the hospital and then sent home with the Percocet 10 mgs. They usually give me equal relief. The Demoral is, however, a very euphoric drug, especially through IV. Many hospitals are going completely Demoral-free for that reason. So enjoy your hospital stay. For the answerer above me, you are incorrect. Demorla is an opiod. It is completely synthetic. Percocet is an opiate, it is derived from Thebaine which is one of the alkaloids of the opium poppy. Percocet is a very strong narcotic and should not be taken lightly. The very same medication that is in Percocet is in OxyContin. It can be very dangerous and addictive if used improperly and should not be dismissed lightly. And, just as an aside, the pain from wisdom teeth removal and especially shingles can be extremely severe.