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I'm taking codeine everyday for pain and have to go under general anesthesia for d & c am i more at risk of something going wrong? (54 yrs old female
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Bad drug: Codeine is the worst pain medication under the sun, because the release of it's active metabolite -- morphine -- is variable and very unpredictable. You can overdose any time.
Answered 10/23/2017
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No,: The fact that you take Codeine shouldn't significantly increase your risk for general anesthesia for a d;c.
Answered 10/23/2017
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