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Codeine Information

Why is Codeine prescribed?

Codeine belongs to a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics. It relieves pain. Codeine is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain. Codeine is also a cough suppressant and an antidiarrheal medication. Codeine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

How should I use Codeine?

Take Codeine just as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. Too much codeine could be very harmful.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Take codeine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
Do not stop taking codeine suddenly if you have been taking it continuously for more than 5 to 7 days. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptoms and make you feel uncomfortable. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce your dose.
Codeine will cause constipation. Increase the amount of fiber and water (six to eight full glasses a day) in your diet to prevent constipation.
Do not share this medication with anyone else.
Store codeine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What are the potential side effects of Codeine?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking codeine and seek emergency medical attention:

An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
Slow, weak breathing
Seizures
Cold, clammy skin
Severe weakness or dizziness
Unconsciousness
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take codeine and talk to your doctor if you experience
Constipation
Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite
Dizziness, tiredness, or lightheadedness
Muscle twitches
Sweating
Itching
Decreased urination
Decreased sex drive
Codeine is habit forming. Do not stop taking it suddenly.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Codeine?

Codeine must be avoided in persons with chronic heart failure, advanced respiratory insufficiency, bronchial asthma, and raised intracranial pressure.

Persons with severe kidney or liver disease should avoid taking opioids orally because of the possibility of drug accumulation or prolonged duration.

The respiratory depressant effects of opioids and their capacity to elevate cerebrospinal-fluid pressure may be markedly exaggerated in the presence of head injury, other intracranial lesions, or a pre-existing increase in intracranial pressure.

Caution elderly patients and debilitated users. Also prudence in myasthenia gravis, and Addison's disease.

If you are pregnant or nursing mother, you must not use codeine. In pregnant women codeine has been connected to respiratory malformations of the fetus and there are risks for the fetus towards the end of pregnancy. Also infant withdrawal syndrome has been reported in mothers who have used the drug during pregnancy. Some studies have reported clinically important amounts of codeine being excreted in breast milk.

What should I avoid while taking Codeine?

Keep away from alcohol while taking codeine. Alcohol will greatly increase the drowsiness and dizziness caused by codeine and could be dangerous. Also avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistamines except under the supervision of your doctor. These medications also may cause dangerous sedation. Be careful when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Codeine may cause drowsiness. If you experience drowsiness, avoid these activities.

What should I do in case of overdosage with Codeine?

Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a codeine overdose include slow breathing, seizures, dizziness, weakness, loss of consciousness, coma, confusion, tiredness, cold and clammy skin, and small pupils.

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