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What does it do?

This product is primarily used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It is a narcotic that binds to the opioid receptors of the central nervous system.

Last text update: 2010-12-15

Last data update: 2012-01-14

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MediGuard regularly polls our more than 2,000 users taking Codeine (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.

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I was taking codeine phosphate to complement paracetamol and diclofenac in dealing initially with a severely osteoatrhritic hip joint and then with hip replacement surgery post -op pain. Also took Movicol alongside to prevent the dire constipation. I didn't want to stay too long on any unnecessary pain relief and so stopped the diclofenec after a few weeks, then the codeine a few weeks later.BIG mistake! I suffered what I eventually realised were codeine withdrawal symptoms! Really unpleasant.Went back on to a low dose of codeine - (immediate relief) and am reducing the amount down gradually. I reckon it should say on the front label something like REGULAR USERS SHOULD BEWARE OF STOPPING THIS DRUG COLD TURKEY DUE TO WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS. SPEAK TO YOUR DOCTOR.

53 year old – Source: MediGuard
Posted: 2011-07-29 02:58:19

I have been taking a mixture of codeine and phenargan for a cough related to upper resperatory infection. I also take melatonin to help me sleep and now I want to take 5-HTP for depression. I also take lorazepam. Can anyone tell me what "not" to take or how to juggle these things so I can get the benefit without the worry?

61 year old – Source: MediGuard
Posted: 2010-01-04 20:11:36

I have been taking Codeine Sulfate (60mg) four times a day for over a year to control Diarrhea and it has worked wonders for me. I have had Crohns for over 30 years and due to the fact that most of my small bowel has been removed I had diarrea very bad and this drug has almost stopped this problem. I know that it is addictive but without this drug my life was not good at all. The only problem I have now is finding an insurance that will pay for it.

72 year old – Source: MediGuard
Posted: 2009-06-02 11:59:32

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