A member asked:
Can i take codeine for back pain and drink alcohol?
4 doctor answers • 14 doctors weighed in
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Not good to do both: pain killers, narcotics, and alcohol do not mix! stay away form using all at the same time.
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Dr. Gehrig Harrisanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
Medicine combo: It is never a good idea to combine alcohol and any meditation.
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Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
Not advised!: Per drugs.com: "This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment. In severe cases, low blood pressure, respiratory distress, fainting, coma, or even death may occur."
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Not recommended: It recommended to avoid alcohol with codeine .Alcohol can increase both the affect and side affects of codeine.
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Last updated Nov 5, 2017
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