Question 1

does codeine makes you high?

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

Question 2

are dxm and codeine similar?

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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 3

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

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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 4

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

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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 5

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 6

why am i insomniac with codeine?

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

Question 7

does disulfide have codeine in it?

Accepted Answer

Disulfide?: do you mean a medication?

no disulfide in codeine.

Question 8

can codeine cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Very rare.: Not much more to say.  All medications have side effects but weight gain is listed as very rare for codeine.  If you experience weight gain with no other changes is medications or lifestyle then this may be a side effect and should be discussed with you physician.

Question 9

is codeine in equate cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

Equate cough syrup: Codeine is a controlled narcotic.  It is only available by prescription.
Equate cough syrup is over the counter medication.  One of its active ingredient is dextromethorphan.  It doesn't contain codeine.

Question 10

is constipation codeine withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Codeine: No - constipation is due to use of Codeine and other opioids. When withdrawing you gets cramps and the runs.

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