Meperidine has previously been linked to increased seizure risk. However, a new study finds little published evidence to support this risk.

‘Meperidine has previously been linked to increased seizure risk. A review of medical literature suggested few cases of meperidine-associated seizures. In many of the cases, coexisting illnesses, conditions, or other factors were responsible for the increased risk of seizures.’

The research team reviewed 45 years of medical literature and found relatively few cases of meperidine-associated seizures. In many of the cases, coexisting illnesses, conditions, or other factors could have contributed to or explained the increased risk of seizures.




Source-Eurekalert