Codeine

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.