Codeine
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.
History
Dosage
Light: 50-100mg
Common: 100-150mg
Heavy: 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
Common
- Drowsiness
- Constipation
Uncommon
- Itching
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Miosis
- Orthostatic
- Hypotension
- Urinary retention
- Depression
- Coughing
Rare
- Anaphylaxis
- Seizure
- Acute pancreatitis
- Respiratory depression
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.