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RateADrug users have reported 5 Codeine side effects and 2 Codeine benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Codeine, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 13.6% 9.1% 68.2% 9.1% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 4.5% 4.5% 86.4% 4.5% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 4.8% 85.7% 9.5% 0%
Confidence 4.8% 0% 90.5% 0% 4.8%
Coordination/Motor Skills 4.5% 13.6% 77.3% 0% 4.5%
Digestion 4.5% 13.6% 81.8% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 13.6% 72.7% 9.1% 4.5%
Energy 0% 23.8% 61.9% 14.3% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 95.2% 0% 4.8%
Memory 0% 9.1% 90.9% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 9.1% 9.1% 81.8% 0% 0%
Pain 14.3% 23.8% 38.1% 14.3% 9.5%
Patience 4.8% 9.5% 76.2% 9.5% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 90.5% 9.5% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 8.3% 20.8% 45.8% 12.5% 12.5%
Stress Level 14.3% 0% 61.9% 14.3% 9.5%
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Commonly Reported Codeine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 81.8% 4.5% 0% 4.5% 9.1%
Anxiety 90% 0% 0% 10% 0%
Blurred Vision 75% 16.7% 0% 8.3% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 90.9% 0% 0% 9.1% 0%
Depression 95.2% 0% 4.8% 0% 0%
Dizziness 66.7% 12.5% 16.7% 4.2% 0%
Drowsiness 40.9% 18.2% 18.2% 22.7% 0%
Dry Mouth 75% 20% 0% 5% 0%
Fatigue 62.5% 12.5% 4.2% 20.8% 0%
Gas 66.7% 25% 0% 8.3% 0%
Headache 81.8% 4.5% 0% 13.6% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Lethargy 82.4% 5.9% 11.8% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 66.7% 16.7% 8.3% 8.3% 0%
Nausea 72.7% 9.1% 4.5% 0% 13.6%
Sensitivity to Light 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Slow Breathing 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Codeine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Addiction 83.3% 0% 5.6% 5.6% 5.6%
Confusion 91.7% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Delirium 94.7% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Dry Mouth 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
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User Comments about Codeine
24 Jan 2012 I am taking it in the form of a cough syrup. I've had a horrible cough for 4 months that just won't go away! It works!! (But...) It has a stimulating effect on me... makes me want to get up and get things done! I can see how this feeling would be addicting!! Don't worry- I only take it once in a while. The bad side- it creates a tingling sensation all over, and makes me itch!!
   —Posted by Michele
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23 Oct 2011 codeine has been prescribed for me @ a rate 30.mig and endorsed by my heart health clinic, however I now buy solpadeine containing 12.8mig. This has no real side affects on me but in fact helps me to relax. I am 63 in fairly good health but recently underwent a double hernia op for which I take codeine for post op pains. I have had 2 heart attacks with stent inserts. Lucky am I.
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05 Oct 2011 it helped ease the pain when i used
   —Posted by Anonymous
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25 Jan 2011 do not tale unless u have to....highly highly addictive
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15 Jan 2011 it keeps my mind more awake than nany other drug so far
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