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Codeine is a pain-relieving opioid drug with added antitussive and antidiarrheal activity. It is a natural plant alkaloid found in opium extracts. It is derived from Papaver somniferum (poppy plant). It is used to treat moderate to severe pain and cough in people above 18 years of age. Adverse effects include stomach pain, headache, difficult urination, etc. Sudden stopping of the drug after long-term use causes withdrawal symptoms.

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How can someone gradually overcome codeine addiction?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Hope you are fine.

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I have mild abdominal pain and a history of abusing Co-Codamol. Is it due to liver damage?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have stopped taking Co-codamol (painkiller) now. It is merely impossible to stop using opioid medicines.

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How to overcome Benadryl addiction and get a sound sleep?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your complaints, it seems that you might have developed dependence on Benadryl.

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Husband coughing on 14th day of COVID-19. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you do HRCT (high resolution computed tomography) of the chest. It will help to diagnose pneumonia and the severity of infection.

Waiting period to breastfeed after taking tablet U35?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for contacting me. I understand you are breastfeeding and have taken U35, which contains Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate.

My daughter has dry cough for two weeks. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your complaints, and I am concern about it.

Why does panic attack occur after codeine or Marijuana?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a combination of Marijuana, codeine, and beer. Also, regular use of Marijuana will cause panic attacks.

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Will taking Codeine for back pain cause constipation in me?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Codeine had a side effect of constipation because it slowed the movements of the intestines, which is why liquefication of stool was not done.

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Am I under the right treatment for cough?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through all the details you have posted.

I am consuming Codeine. Will this affect conceiving?

Hi, Welcome to icliiq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all I would like to inform you that Codeine can be stopped in gradual manner.

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