Question 1

does codeine makes you high?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: This is one reason why people gets addicted to this drug.

Question 2

are dxm and codeine similar?

Accepted Answer

No: Codeine is an opioid precursor that the body converts to Morphine.  So its basically morphine.  DXM is DXM and it is closer to ketamine in action.

Question 3

what is effect of codeine on children?

Accepted Answer

Codeine: Codeine, at the proper dosage, can relieve pain and suppress cough. However, it can also cause a child to stop breathing when used during the post-operative period (after surgery). Frequent usage can cause addiction.

Question 4

why does codeine increase my appetite ?

Accepted Answer

NO IDEA: at all! Most commonly OPIATES DECREASE the appetite! Consult with the Prescriber!!

Hope this helps!

Dr Z

Question 5

what are differing reactions to codeine?

Accepted Answer

Codeine Side Effects: All of the opiates, including codeine, can cause nausea, vomiting, itching, constipation and sleepiness, and respiratory depression up to the point where you stop breathing and die. True allergic reactions to Codeine are rare but can occur.

Question 6

is taking 8 30mg codeine at once dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It may cause respiratory depression and death.

Question 7

what are some medicines that contain codeine?

Accepted Answer

Codeine in the mix: Codeine is bundled with different meds (not OTC meds) for  suppression effect. 
It's with Tylenol (acetaminophen) for  moderate to severe pain. Alters how brain perceives pain.
It's combined with promethazine to suppress cough.
It's in Soma compound. Alters how brain perceives pain.
It's in Fioricet. Decrease perception of headache pain Because codeine is an opioid, it has abuse and addiction risks.

Question 8

what drugs can be used if allergic to codeine?

Accepted Answer

Codeine allergy: There are many alternatives. Just because you are allergic to Codeine dose not mean that you are allergic to hydrocodone, Oxymorphone , oxycodone. Depending on the allergy morphine may be acceptable. Synthetic opiates demerol, (meperidine hydrochloride) alfentanyl, sufenta, or fentanyl are perfectly safe , .

Question 9

how much time dose codeine stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

Codeine only 1 day: The short half-life of Codeine in serum is only 2-4 hours. It takes approximately 6 half lives for a drug to be eliminated from your system. 4*6/24=1 days. The Codeine will stay in your system for about 1 days. Take this opportunity and stay clean.

Question 10

if i stop taking codeine will my tolerance drop?

Accepted Answer

If you have: developed "tolerance" , you may be addicted in which case stopping "cold turkey" may be a problem! Discuss with your Primary Care Provider!

Hope this is helpful!

Dr ZX

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