If yes, then what are its most important side effects? Where does it cause the most damage?
2007-04-09 18:39:19 · 5 answers · asked by Nuxx 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Does it matter the amount of Codeine in the cough syrup abused?
2007-04-09 18:55:59 · update #1
Codeine is addictive no matter how it is taken. Of course, it takes prolonged use.
2007-04-16 19:33:37 · answer #1 · answered by Jan C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it can. Codeine is highly addictive. Benyline works on
the central nervous system. That should scare you.
KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride:
Overdosage may be fatal especially in infants and children.
In infants & children CNS stimulations predominates over CNS depression causing ataxia, excitement, tremors, psychoses, hallucinations and convulsions; hyperpyrexia may also occur. Deepening coma and cardiorespiratory collapse may follow. In adults, CNS depression with drowsiness, coma and convulsions, progessing to respiratory failure or possibly cardiovascular collapse.
Codeine phosphate:
Produces central stimulation with exhilaration and, in children, convulsions, followed by vomiting, drowsiness, respiratory depression and cyanosis, and coma.
2007-04-09 19:50:24 · answer #2 · answered by MissWong 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the meds will show up as drugs. You have to explain, before you take the drug test, all the medications you are on. Taking your old meds is not against the law. If you are taking Vicodin along with cough syrup/codiene, it sounds like you are abusing drugs. And your probation officer is not stupid...you're not sick, you're getting high..!
2016-03-17 03:55:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Codeine is an opiate, which puts it in the same category of drugs as morphine and HEROIN. Of COURSE it's addictive!
2007-04-09 18:47:40 · answer #4 · answered by sopraniste 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100%%%%%%%%%%, i know someone with the same issue!!! stop taking the codeine, though it is one of the less stronger narcotics for medications its still one. totally addictive......
side effects depending on how much u r taking is going to be detoxing!!! not good, chills, sweating, fever, no sleep, no appetiate, all kinds of things. try to end it now
2007-04-16 01:17:05 · answer #5 · answered by NANCY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yes its totally addictive ....side effects.... hmm lets see... it makes u feel good for starts jus like any other addictive drug.... then u get drowsy... u wanna talka lot ... u lose ur appetite.... longer side effects would be major damage to ur liver and ur brain.... and if ur immune system is weak it could lead to seizures and memory loss for a lil bit............. dont do it.... i been there and experienced all this n more and it wasnt pleasant............... !!! dont get addicted to cough syrup or anythin else damangin to ur body for that matter !!
2007-04-09 20:14:13 · answer #6 · answered by I V X 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about side effects of codeine.But yes it is addictive.It's best to use something else if you suspect this could happen or has.
2007-04-17 11:06:01 · answer #7 · answered by sharen d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes definitely
2007-04-09 18:43:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋