What is Dihydrocodeine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: DihydrocodeineBrand:
Dihydrocodeine (DHC) is a synthetic opioid analgesic developed in the early 1900s. It is similar in structure and mechanism to codeine and is used for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain as well as coughing and shortness of breath.
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How do members experience Dihydrocodeine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 54 | 22 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 33 | 12 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 23 | 10 | |
| Joint pain | 2 | 3 | |
| Muscle pain | 2 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 6 | |
| Nightmares | 2 | |
| Auditory hallucinations | 1 | |
| Chronic constipation | 1 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Itching | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 12 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 7 |
Member evaluations
1978kellyanne
evaluated on Jul 21, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for herniated disc: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
Georgie Lotte
evaluated on Feb 05, 2002
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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