Are barbituates and codeine in the same family?

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Are barbituates and codeine in the same family?

2007-02-04 15:08:18 · 2 answers · asked by sunburned 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management

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Codeine is part of the opioid family, like morphine and fentanyl. Barbiturates are sedatives.

2007-02-04 16:00:11 · answer #1 · answered by PSBOB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Although not a medical professional, nor with any formal training, I do not believe that they are in the same family

Barbiturates are nervous system depressants. Codeine is a morphine based drug.

Both can provide pain relief.

2007-02-04 17:14:50 · answer #2 · answered by bumbass2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No. Barbiturates are sedatives and codeine is a stimulant.

2007-02-04 15:16:16 · answer #3 · answered by Smartassawhip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋