I recently found out i was allergic to Codeine after a dental procedure. my face swelled and rashes. how allergic would u think i am because of that and does anyone know what products Codeine is also in?
2006-09-18 13:25:48 · 0 answers · asked by flo 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Codeine is a pain reliever. It is usually very effective, tell your doctors and dentists about this so they don't prescribe it again. Codeine is found in Narcotic pain meds. So you will be fine to take tylenol or motrin.
2006-09-18 13:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by Aloys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Codeine is considered an opioid and comes from poppies. Other pain meds are very similar (morphine). Synthetic pain relievers may also cause the same problems (Hydrocodone products--Vicodin, Tylox, Percodan, Percocet).
Discuss this with a pain physician or a clinical pharmacist and see what options you have when you need pain relief. Worst case, you take Benadryl with the pain pills and the Benadryl will probably help you avoid the reaction. Get some advice from someone nearby.
Good luck
2006-09-18 13:34:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell your doctors and dentists that you are allergic to Codeine so they will not perscribe any medications with that in it or as a pain reliever. I too am allergic to Codeine!!
2006-09-18 19:21:59 · answer #3 · answered by Mimi Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you always let them know that then because it could kill you some day. they will just give you other meds that isnt made up with any of that in it. no problem just let them KNOW
2006-09-18 13:35:54 · answer #4 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
codiene is in some cough syrups (not available over the counter)
also its present in the famous drug LORATAB ummmmmm..
2006-09-18 13:29:04 · answer #5 · answered by drinda_house 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try not to take any sulfas.
2006-09-18 18:21:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋