What is Codeine-acetaminophen (paracetamol)?
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Codeine is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of codeine. The combination of acetaminophen and codeine is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
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How do members experience Codeine-acetaminophen (paracetamol)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 636 | 237 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 220 | 70 | |
| Headaches | 102 | 18 | |
| Migraine headaches | 42 | 12 | |
| Back pain | 30 | 16 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 66 | |
| Sleepiness | 16 | |
| Nausea | 14 | |
| Drowsiness | 11 | |
| Chronic constipation | 8 | |
| Dizziness | 8 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 26 | |
| Moderate | 88 | |
| Mild | 104 | |
| None | 113 |
Member evaluations
james25
evaluated on Apr 14, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
Heba.K
evaluated on Mar 13, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Slight
- Side effects: None
meljay
evaluated on Feb 03, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Major
- Side effects: None
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