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Can Diazepam And Codeine Be Taken Together?
It was recommended that I take 5mg Valium for anxiety before 2 tooth extractions and later take Acetaminophen-codeine (#300) for pain. The pharmacy gave me generic, Diazepam which states if taken with opioid drugs such as codeine, there could be bad side effects. is this only when large doses are taken or does it apply to these small amounts too?
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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The combination of Diazepam and Codeine can cause severe drowsiness, slowed breathing, coma, and death.
This side effects are known even in small dose.
So,this combination is not recommended.
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The combination of Diazepam and Codeine can cause severe drowsiness, slowed breathing, coma, and death.
This side effects are known even in small dose.
So,this combination is not recommended.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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