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== 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

Less common 
*itching
*nausea
*vomiting
*dry mouth
*miosis
*orthostatic
*hypotension
*urinary retention
*depression
*coughing

Rare
*anaphylaxis
*seizure
*acute pancreatitis
*respiratory depression.

==Harm Reduction== 
Avoid: People seeking codeine experiences from medications that contain acetaminophen (paracetamol) may be putting themselves at risk for acetaminophen-related complications such as liver damage.

== Chemistry and Pharmacology == 

== Storage == 

== Legal ==

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