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= 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. | 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 == | == Dosage == | ||
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Common: 100-150mg | 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 | Onset: 30-45 minutes | ||
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After-effects: undefined | After-effects: undefined | ||
== | = Effects = | ||
* | == Positive == | ||
* | *Euphoria | ||
*Pain relief | |||
*Elevated mood | |||
*Overall feeling of contentedness | |||
== Neutral == | |||
*Itching | *Itching | ||
== Negative == | |||
*Nausea | *Nausea | ||
*Constipation | |||
*CNS depression | |||
*Drowsiness | |||
*hot/cold flashes | |||
*Dizziness | |||
*Vomiting | *Vomiting | ||
*Urinary retention (difficulty urinating) | |||
*Urinary retention | |||
= 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. | ||
[[Category:Drugs]] | [[Category:Drugs]] | ||
[[Category:Opioid]] | [[Category:Opioid]] | ||
Revision as of 07:12, 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.