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Codeine Information
is a narcotic analgesic (pain reliever) derived from opium. It is used alone and in
combination products to treat mild to moderate pain and as a cough suppressant.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
(for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article)
Avoid: Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability—Avoid these supplements
when taking this medication since the supplement may decrease the absorption and/or activity
of the medication in the body. |
Tannin-containing herbs* such as green tea, black tea, uva ursi,
black walnut, red raspberry, oak, and witch hazel
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| Depletion or interference |
None known
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| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
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| Supportive interaction |
None known
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| Adverse interaction |
None known
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An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.
Codeine Interactions with Herbs
Tannin-containing herbs
Tannins are a group of unrelated chemicals that give plants an astringent taste. Herbs with
large amounts of tannins may interfere with the absorption of codeine and should not be taken
together with codeine or codeine-containing products.1 Herbs containing high levels
of tannins include green tea (Camellia
sinensis), black tea, uva ursi
(Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), black walnut (Juglans nigra),red raspberry (Rubus idaeus),oak (Quercus spp.), and witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).
Codeine Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds
Food
commonly causes gastrointestinal (GI) upset. and codeine-containing products
may be taken with food to reduce or prevent GI upset.2 A common side effect of
narcotic analgesics, including codeine, is
constipation. Increasing dietary fiber
(fruits, vegetables, beans, whole-grain foods, and others) and water intake can ease
constipation.
Alcohol
Alcohol causes a loss of coordination, impaired judgment, decreased alertness, drowsiness, and
other actions. Narcotic analgesics, including codeine, cause similar loss of control.
Combining codeine and alcohol increases the risk of accidental injury. People taking
codeine-containing products should avoid alcohol.
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Review Date: 4/25/2008
Medication: Codeine -  - Very Good
Medication Type: Generic
Length Taken: More than 1 year
Strength: 60 mg X 2 times per day
Other Products Taken: fluoxetine probantheline oxybutenin dihydracodeine continus 60 dicyclamine immodium
Living with chronic/severe pain. Codeine is the only pain relier that blocks pain of Diastasis Symphisis Pubis. This pain is worse in the morning upon wakening, having lay in the same position all night, and infact it actually allows me to remain active and mobile. Walking is possible for a longer period of time as is most physical activities. The more active I become the more relief is experienced the more relief the stronger the relief of pain in the chronic phase. Thus reducing the severe phase length of severe stage.
Anonymous
UK
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