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What Are The Side Effects Of Codeine?

I'm 17, around 140-160 lbs not too sure and I'm 5 feet 10 inches. I've had asthma and testicular torsion...can't remember anything else too serious beyond that. I've been prescribed Benadryl with codeine for a sore throat, cough & chest cold as well as Levofloxacin, Dexamethasone & Cataflam. I've been reading however that codeine is very dangerous. Any advice?
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Hello,

If your cough is productive means producing sputum then codeine not useful. It may also cause drowsiness and respiratory depression, constipation, abuse etcetera. Please consult your physician before taking above medicine.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Are The Side Effects Of Codeine?

Hello, If your cough is productive means producing sputum then codeine not useful. It may also cause drowsiness and respiratory depression, constipation, abuse etcetera. Please consult your physician before taking above medicine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu