Question 1

do co codamol damage liver?

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Only in high doses: any medication that contains acetaminophen (called paracetamol in the UK), in high doses, or even in high therapeutic dose for prolonged periods of time, has the potential to damage the liver.  The FDA now recommends less than 2 grams/day for most people (this is down from 4 grams/day several years ago as a recommendation).

Question 2

do co codamol improve the mood?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Co-codamol is a mixture of paracetamol and codeine is used for pain relief and should not be used to correct mood disorders.  If your mood is being affected by pain that I could see your mood improving since your pain would be better. Again, it is a pain pill not a mood altering drug

Question 3

is co-codamol really that dangerous? can you help please?

Accepted Answer

Pain Medication: Co-Codamol is a mixture of Tylenol &amp; Codeine. Codeine is a Narcotics. This should not be mixed with alcohol and should only be taken as prescribed. You didn't not which type of help you would like.

Question 4

could you take erythroped and co codamol together?

Accepted Answer

The Drugs.Com: drug interaction checker did not show significant drug interactions between erythromycin &amp; 
Tylenol with Codeine (acetaminophen / codeine).

Question 5

does co codamol make you sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Yes,it can.: The codeine in it may make you sleepy, drowsy. Hope this helps!

Question 6

what might lead to a co-codamol addiction?

Accepted Answer

Opioid use: Co-codamol is Acetaminophen and codeine. Codeine is an opiate. Typically the path to dependence on an opioid involves ingestion of the drug with pain relief and a heightened feelings of pleasure, repeated drug use, changes in the brain, cravings and symptoms of withdrawal when drug is absent, inappropriate drug use to end withdrawal symptoms and/or to seek pleasure=drug dependence.

Question 7

does strong co codamol lower blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Co codamol: It sure can! Your primary doctor will decide which medication is best for you given your symptoms and concerns,.

All should end up OK!

Question 8

what sort of disorder is co-codamol addiction?

Accepted Answer

Very common: Co-codamol (is a non-proprietary name used to denote a particular compound analgesic, a combination of Codeine phosphate and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Co-codamol tablets are used for the relief of mild to moderate pain when paracetamol or nsaids such as ibuprofen, Aspirin or Naproxen alone do not sufficiently relieve a patient's symptoms.

Question 9

can you take amitriptyline and co-codamol together?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Co-codamol is a combination of Codeine and acetaminophen. Neither of those medications are absolutely contraindicated with the use of amitriptyline. You may find an increase in sedation with the combination, but that is to be expected with two sedating medications.

Question 10

what happens if u take diazepam and co codamol together?

Accepted Answer

Not a wise combo : Both have sedating properties which may lead to anything from drowsiness to falling into a comatose state, and even death at higher doses. Do not recommend this combo unless specifically prescribed by you doctor in an extenuating circumstance.

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