Question 1

are these the same: hydrocodone / codeine?

Accepted Answer

Similar: They are very similar but not exactly the same.  Most would consider hydrocodone to be a stronger pain medicine.

Question 2

is there a difference between hydrocodone an codeine?

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Yes!!!: Both hydrocodone & Codeine are considered narcotics or opioids, and as such are controlled substances. They are typically used for pain control and cough suppression. But they are definitely different drugs. The dea lists hydrocodone as a a schedule iii drug while Codeine is a schedule iv. For comparison, morphine & oxycodone are schedule ii (we can't prescribe schedule i). All are addicting drugs.

Question 3

how does the strength of codeine compare to hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

There are many rules: and they are all inaccurate, because the individual differences in how these drugs are metabolized are so great that odds are good any table is going to be wrong. However, in general, codeine is the least potent of all the opioids, with 60 mg being the equivalent of 5 mg of oxycodone and probably 7.5 mg of hydrocodone ON AVERAGE.  This is if taken by mouth. IM codeine is more potent - about twice.

Question 4

if i am allergic to codeine, can i still take hydrocodone?

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Opioid allergy: Codeine and hydrocodone are different opioids. Bring allergic to one doesn't necessarily makes you allergic to the other. I am allergic to chicken, doesn't mean I am allergic to all meats.

Question 5

help please! could codeine cause a positive for hydrocodone?

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Yes: They are both opioids, .

Question 6

could hydrocodone be substituted for codeine, for a really bad caugh?

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Suppression....: Narcotics decrease coughing by suppressing the cough at the brain level. A cough is a reflex whose purpose is to rid the lungs of potentially harmful substances like inflammatory cells, bacteria, viruses, etc. Thus, cough suppression can be harmful! see your doctor for any cough that doesn't resolve as this can be due to a serious condition. Only suppress a cough under your doctor's direction!

Question 7

please advise what is the difference between codeine and hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

Chemical structure: They are both opioids (related to morphine), hydrocodone is a semi- synthetic  opioid derived from Codeine and a bit stronger.

Question 8

if someone is allergic to codeine, would it be okay to take hydrocodone?

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Maybe...: This generally depends on what kind of reaction you had to codeine.  I don't usually recommend you take hydrocodone if you had a severe allergic reaction (i.e., hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, etc.).  One thing about codeine, however, is that it can cause itching as a side effect, and this isn't necessarily an allergy.  If that's all that happened, you may be able to try it. Talk to your dr.

Question 9

what do you advise if i'm alergic to codeine so is there any codeine in hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

There is: no Codeine in hydrocodone but they are related and an allergy in one can occur with the other

Question 10

is there a conversion rule for determing the strength of codeine compared to hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

There are many rules: and they are all inaccurate, because the individual differences in how these drugs are metabolized are so great that odds are good any table is going to be wrong. However, in general, codeine is the least potent of all the opioids, with 60 mg being the equivalent of 5 mg of oxycodone and probably 7.5 mg of hydrocodone ON AVERAGE.  This is if taken by mouth. IM codeine is more potent - about twice.

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