Jackson's Dermatologist Says He Gave Him Demerol

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By Associated Press

Story Created: Jul 9, 2009 at 3:48 AM CST

Story Updated: Jul 9, 2009 at 3:48 AM CST

Michael Jackson's dermatologist says he on occasion gave the pop star the painkiller Demerol but warned him about using the powerful sedative Diprivan.

Dr. Arnold Klein tells CNN's "Larry King Live" that Demerol was among the strongest drug he prescribed Jackson and doesn't know how he got Diprivan, usually administered by anesthesiologists in hospitals.

Investigators looking into the cause of Jackson's June 25 death have homed in on drugs given the insomniac musician. Diprivan was allegedly found in Jackson's home.

The dermatologist says: "If you took all the pills I had given him in the last year at once, it wouldn't do anything to you."

Klein said Wednesday he discovered that Jackson was using Diprivan while on tour in Germany. Klein told Jackson the drug was dangerous: "I told him he was absolutely insane."

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Wednesday, Jul 22 at 11:01 AM shop77 wrote ...

i would like to know how many dermatologists actually use demerol on their patients and how many do facial construction filler for their patients? i get wanting to help fix MJ's face but heck he had the money why not go to a reputable plastic surgeon? unless drugs or extra access to drugs were a benefit? jus asking

Friday, Jul 10 at 2:15 AM wesriver billy wrote ...

Demerol in pill form taken for pain is only effective in 20% or less of the population, but 80% effective for pain via injection and especially good for killer migranes! Morphine is still the best for pain..wrby

Thursday, Jul 9 at 5:07 PM Corey wrote ...

No matter who prescribed him what, HE chose to take it. I'm sure that he ASKED for the prescriptions also, otherwise no competent physician would have recommended them for his intended use. Anyway, nothing can bring him back. May you rest in peace MJ- we will never forget the music & all the good that you've done for the world.

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