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

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Dr. David Godot answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

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

Answered 10/4/2015

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