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Promethazine/codeine syrup side effect?

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Dr. James Marx answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Usually None!: In normal dossage, the only remote side-effect would be constipation, maybe itching although rare. With overdose or with blunts or cigs dipped and smoked, hallucinogenic.

Dr Rosenfeld and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/13/2016

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Well tolerated: There are usually few side effects except maybe a little sedation.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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