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
Less common
- 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.