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Codeine (Codeine Sulfate) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

Serious adverse reactions associated with codeine are respiratory depression and, to a lesser degree, circulatory depression, respiratory arrest, shock, and cardiac arrest.

The most frequently observed adverse reactions with codeine administration include drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, sweating, and constipation.

Other adverse reactions include allergic reactions, euphoria, dysphoria, abdominal pain, and pruritis.

Other less frequently observed adverse reactions expected from opioid analgesics, including codeine sulfate, include:

Cardiovascular system: faintness, flushing, hypotension, palpitations, syncope

Digestive System: abdominal cramps, anorexia, diarrhea, dry mouth, gastrointestinal distress, pancreatitis

Nervous system: anxiety, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, insomnia, nervousness, shakiness, somnolence, vertigo, visual disturbances, weakness

Skin and Appendages: rash, sweating, urticaria



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED CODEINE SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Codeine. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Codeine side effects / adverse reactions in 28 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2011-10-03

Patient: 28 year old female

Reactions: Intentional Overdose, Major Depression, Loss of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Codeine
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Acetaminophen
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Citalopram
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Codeine side effects / adverse reactions in 19 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2011-11-04

Patient: 19 year old male

Reactions: Toxicity TO Various Agents

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Oxazepam

Diazepam

Nordazepam

Oxycodone HCL

Cocaine

Codeine

Mirtazapine

Amphetamine Sulfate

Morphine Sulfate

Tetrahydrocannabinol



Possible Codeine side effects / adverse reactions in 70 year old female

Reported by a physician from Czech Republic on 2011-11-08

Patient: 70 year old female

Reactions: Expired Drug Administered, Serotonin Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Citalopram

Citalopram Hydrobromide

Sertraline Hydrochloride

DHC

Tramadol HCL

Morphine Sulfate

Codeine

Zoloft

Other drugs received by patient: Calcium Carbonate/colecalciferol/minerals NOS; Theophylline; Tribenoside; Budesonide/formoterol Fumarate; Cetirizine; Atorvastatin; Telmisartan; Nitrendipine; Rilmenidine; Metoprolol



See index of all Codeine side effect reports >>

Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2013-07-01

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