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What Causes Dizziness After Taking Acetaminophen/Codeine?
I took two tablets of acetami/codein 300-30mg this morning for pain from having three teeth extracted. After about an hour I was feeling light headed and woosy--I drank as much fluid as I could to get this out of my system. I did not like feeling so dizzylike. Just tonight I m feeling a little clearer--What a disappointment to have such a reaction . Now I realize I should have taken only one(probably). Why would a doctor prescribe such a high dose? I would appreciate your advise.
Fri, 16 Nov 2018
Hello,
It may be due to the side effects of opioid drugs.
it is more pronounced on the initial days of usage.
If you can not tolerate the side effects, you can ask for alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It may be due to the side effects of opioid drugs.
it is more pronounced on the initial days of usage.
If you can not tolerate the side effects, you can ask for alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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