Question 1

to reduce the pain from a toothache would codeine be effective?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked first: Codeine is a centrally acting, narcotic drug used to manage moderate levels of pain. Although it may be helpful in relieving your toothache pain it may also be masking a serious underlying problem. Get it checked by a dentist asap.

Question 2

i have prescription tylenol with codeine for multi pain issues. 1 a day max is rule. tooth pain kept me up all night hurt all yesterday can take more?

Accepted Answer

Meds: Yes, Tylenol with codeine usually can be taken every 6 hours. Obviously you might want to alternate with 600 mg of ibuprofen because Tylenol with codeine does not have any anti inflammatory properties. Hope that helps!

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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. "

Question 8

does disulfide have codeine in it?

Accepted Answer

Disulfide?: do you mean a medication?

no disulfide in codeine.

Question 9

does meclizine have codeine in it?

Accepted Answer

No: Meclizine is an antihistamine medication that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness induced by motion sickness. Meclizine is also used for vertigo.

Question 10

is hydromet another type of codeine?

Accepted Answer

No: This medication has hydrocodone as the active opioid for cough suppression.  They are both opioids but different.

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