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a brand name for the drug meperidine, which is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain
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The doctor prescribed Demerol to manage the patient's post-operative pain.
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I heard Demerol is really strong stuff for pain.
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I need some Demerol to knock me out.
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Demerol was like a magic potion that made all my worries disappear.