Question 1

i've been taking codeine sulfate 60mg. lately my medication is on backorder. which other pain meds could i consider. it has to be similar to codeine?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: There is no over the counter replacement for codeine. There are multiple other options, but they are all controlled substances that need be prescribed by a physician. See your doctor to determine which is best for you.

Question 2

help can codeine sulfate and hydrocodone show up as the same in a simple drug test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drugs tests look for 2 essential chemicals when they look for opiates - Codeine and morphine, which are similar compounds and they are both converted into each other. Hydrocodone is metabolized into Codeine which is then transformed by acetylation to morphine. These are the final common pathway products for most, but not all, opiates. Oxycodone produces relatively little, is has separate test.

Question 3

i'm prescribed codeine sulfate taken daily i'm having hysteroscopy in 2 days and undergoing general anesthesia. when should i stop taking codeine?

Accepted Answer

There is no: Reason you would need to stop the codeine.

Question 4

i have chronic rls after 3yrs on mirapex (pramipexole) it now causes symptoms to worsen! also on codeine sulfate. what's next? thought i'd found the relief

Accepted Answer

Troublesome! : Rls is very troublesome.  All the meds we use show tolerance over time.  You can google the laundry list of meds we use (sinemet, klonopin, neurontin, mirapex, (pramipexole) etc.) but your best bet is to sit down with a sleep specialist in your area.  He/she can guide next med selection.  Btw, occasionally 400 mg of magnesium helps before bedtime.  Cheap,  too. Best of luck!

Question 5

f/57 having hysteroscopy d&c tomorrow with general anesthesia .can i take my medication today.? which are paxil 40mg ativan 1mg  codeine sulfate 120mg. anastrazole 1mg i take all thsse daily.forgot to ask my doctor and today sunday clinic are close.

Accepted Answer

Hysteroscopy/D&amp;C: Patient is already scheduled for hysteroscopy/d&amp;C with general anesthesia. Patient should take paxil, Ativan and codeine today and do not take any in am. Avoid anastarzole(NSAID) today, tomorrow and resume day after surgery. Inform the anesthesiologist and your doctor of all that you took in am.
Good luck.

Question 6

what to do if i got prescribed codeine what's the side effects going to do?

Accepted Answer

Take as directed: Don't operate machinery. Side effects are mostly tiredness, with some chance of nausea.

Question 7

what are the side effects of taking codeine?i've experienced the whole room spinning and feeling very sick and not wanting to eat, is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Those are exaggerated effects of codeine and I would advise you to let doctors know these have occurred when you see them. Itchy skin, nausea and lightheadedness are common. Room spinning is not as common. I would advise you to not take codeine again and to see a doctor if any of these symptoms persist or do not greatly improve past the first day..

Question 8

codeine side effects worse than hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

NOT NECESSARILY: It varies from ptn to ptn.

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

what to do if i have bad side effects how long does codeine last for?

Accepted Answer

Codeine: 4-6 hrs at most

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I've been taking codeine sulfate 60mg. lately my medication is on backorder. which other pain meds could i consider. it has to be similar to codeine?

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Help can codeine sulfate and hydrocodone show up as the same in a simple drug test?

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I'm prescribed codeine sulfate taken daily i'm having hysteroscopy in 2 days and undergoing general anesthesia. when should i stop taking codeine?

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I have chronic rls after 3yrs on mirapex (pramipexole) it now causes symptoms to worsen! also on codeine sulfate. what's next? thought i'd found the relief

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F/57 having hysteroscopy d&c tomorrow with general anesthesia .can i take my medication today.? which are paxil 40mg ativan 1mg codeine sulfate 120mg. anastrazole 1mg i take all thsse daily.forgot to ask my doctor and today sunday clinic are close.

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What to do if i got prescribed codeine what's the side effects going to do?

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What are the side effects of taking codeine?i've experienced the whole room spinning and feeling very sick and not wanting to eat, is that normal?

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Codeine side effects worse than hydrocodone?

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What are side effects of codeine?

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What to do if i have bad side effects how long does codeine last for?

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