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== General Information ==
= General Information =
Classification: Depressant
 
Codeine is an opiate used in the treatment of pain and to reduce coughing. It occurs naturally in the opium poppy and as such has a long history of human use.
Codeine is an opiate used in the treatment of pain and to reduce coughing. It occurs naturally in the opium poppy and as such has a long history of human use.
=== History ===


== Dosage ==  
== Dosage ==  
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Common: 100-150mg
Common: 100-150mg


Heavy: 150-200mg (Note: The ceiling effect differs from person to person, but it seems to fall between 400-600mg)  
Strong: 150-200mg (Note: The ceiling effect differs from person to person, but it seems to fall between 400-600mg)  


== Duration ==
= Duration =
Onset: 30-45 minutes
Onset: 30-45 minutes


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After-effects: undefined  
After-effects: undefined  


== Effects ==  
= Effects =
Common
 
*Drowsiness
== Positive ==
*Constipation
*Euphoria
*Pain relief
*Elevated mood
*Overall feeling of contentedness


Uncommon
== Neutral ==
*Itching
*Itching
== Negative ==
*Nausea
*Nausea
*Constipation
*CNS depression
*Drowsiness
*hot/cold flashes
*Dizziness
*Vomiting
*Vomiting
*Dry mouth
*Urinary retention (difficulty urinating)
*Miosis
*Orthostatic
*Hypotension
*Urinary retention
*Depression
*Coughing
 
Rare
*Anaphylaxis
*Seizure
*Acute pancreatitis
*Respiratory depression


==Harm Reduction==  
= Harm Reduction =
People seeking Codeine experiences from medications that contain Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) may be putting themselves at risk for Acetaminophen-related complications such as liver damage.
People seeking Codeine experiences from medications that contain Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) may be putting themselves at risk for Acetaminophen-related complications such as liver damage.


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[[Category:Drugs]]
[[Category:Opioid]]
[[Category:Opioid]]

Revision as of 08:12, 4 April 2014

General Information

Codeine is an opiate used in the treatment of pain and to reduce coughing. It occurs naturally in the opium poppy and as such has a long history of human use.

Dosage

Light: 50-100mg

Common: 100-150mg

Strong: 150-200mg (Note: The ceiling effect differs from person to person, but it seems to fall between 400-600mg)

Duration

Onset: 30-45 minutes

Duration: 3-6 hours

After-effects: undefined

Effects

Positive

  • Euphoria
  • Pain relief
  • Elevated mood
  • Overall feeling of contentedness

Neutral

  • Itching

Negative

  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • CNS depression
  • Drowsiness
  • hot/cold flashes
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Urinary retention (difficulty urinating)

Harm Reduction

People seeking Codeine experiences from medications that contain Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) may be putting themselves at risk for Acetaminophen-related complications such as liver damage.