Question 1

can i take 5mg of ambien (zolpidem) and fioricet (without codeine) together?

Accepted Answer

Risky combination: Fioricet is a barbiturate, and large doses can interfere with breathing.  Ambien (zolpidem) plus Fioricet causes marked drowsiness. Putting all together, you could sleep so soundly that there could be risk of aspiration, but if you have any sleep apnea, respiratory drive might be substantially suppressed.  Discuss this with your doctor.

Question 2

does codeine makes you high?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

what to do if i am highly alergic to codeine and opaites.?

Accepted Answer

Ensure It's Allergy: Codeine and opiates can cause non-allergic itching or hives.  In fact before allergists could use histamine as a positive control for allergy testing they used codeine as a substitute because if you poke it into the skin, it creates a red itchy bump.

Question 5

how to use codeine, what's it for and what is the ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Pain killer: For the most part Codeine is used as a pain killer, sometimes it is also used as a cough suppressant in combination with a syrup.

Question 6

i am taking codeine phosphate30mg amitroptiline 30g and zopicpone 7-5 mg is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Space them out : The codeine and zopiclone are both central nervous system depressants and you need to use caution when taking together. The doses are probably safe together, but as a general rule sedating meds should be spaced out 2-4 hours from each other to prevent respiratory depression and significant side effects.

Question 7

why am i insomniac with codeine?

Accepted Answer

Tolerance?: Codeine isn't a sleeping medicine but can make most people drowsy. If you take Codeine regularly, you may be developing tolerance.

Question 8

is codeine good for pain relief?

Accepted Answer

Consult you doctor..: Before taking any medications. Codeine is often used for the relief of mild to moderately severe pain when the use of an opioid analgesic is appropriate. Again it is important to consult  your physician for a proper pain assessment to determine the appropriate course of therapy.

Question 9

what are side effects of codeine?

Accepted Answer

Similar to morphine: Codiene is classed as an opiate.  The parent drug of this class is morphine.  The side effects are similar for all drugs in the class and include itching, nausea, vomiting, euphoria, drowsiness, dry mouth, depression, urinary retention (difficulty urinating)  and constipation.  A potentially serious side effect is respiratory depression or a slowing of respirations leading to respiratory arrest.

Question 10

could i mix codeine with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Please Don't !!: Per Drugs.Com - mixing codeine &amp; alcohol may ^ " nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment. In severe cases, low blood pressure, respiratory distress, fainting, coma, or even death may occur. "

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