Codeine-acetaminophen (paracetamol)

What is Codeine-acetaminophen (paracetamol)?

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 636 238
Fibromyalgia 220 70
Headaches 102 18
Migraine headaches 42 12
Back pain 30 16

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Constipation 67
Sleepiness 16
Nausea 14
Drowsiness 11
Chronic constipation 8
Dizziness 8

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 26
Moderate 88
Mild 105
None 113

Member evaluations

Anne Brewitt

evaluated on Nov 15, 2022

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain: Slight
  • Side effects: Severe
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caela

evaluated on Jun 14, 2019

  • Perceived effectiveness for migraine: Major
  • Side effects: None

scorpio1975

evaluated on Aug 22, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain: None
  • Side effects: Moderate
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