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Codeine/hydrocodon Reactions

jewlesD

By jewlesD
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I was curious is anyone else has a violent reaction to codeine? I am diagnosed celiac and have such an awful reaction to anything with codeine or hydrocodon. Is this something anyone else has...is it normal to have bad reactions to pain medication? I dont need pain medication very often..maybe once a year, but almost all prescription pain meds. make me sick, codeine is the WORST...does anyone have any other suggestions when it comes to pain medication ... I get strep throat about once a year and the doctor never knows what to give me any more!

Julie

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Jestgar Rising Star
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Not sure what you mean by awful. Codeine and its derivatives make me vomit within a few minute of taking them. Morphine causes internal hives. Vicodin works for me.

jewlesD Apprentice
jewlesD
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yes, I do mean vomiting but vomiting until its out of my system many hours later, and once passing out from it. does anyone think it has to do with having celiac b/c of stomach issues already, or is it just a bad reaction that anyone can have?

psawyer Proficient
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I have used codeine for relief of moderate to severe pain since well before my diagnosis. I have not experienced any adverse reactions that I can attribute to it. I was told when it was first prescribed that constipation was a possible side effect. This was when I was experiencing explosive diarrhea, so you can imagine that I was not too worried. B)

Some people do have adverse reactions to opiates. Morphine is the root analgesic which most other opiates metabolize to form. Pure morphine is used for severe pain under certain circumstances. Codeine is a slow-release drug that forms morphine at a controlled rate.

So, I don't think that there is a relationship between celiac and opiate sensitivity. Many of us with celiac disease also have other sensitivities.

Juliebove Rising Star
Juliebove
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yes, I do mean vomiting but vomiting until its out of my system many hours later, and once passing out from it. does anyone think it has to do with having celiac b/c of stomach issues already, or is it just a bad reaction that anyone can have?

I don't have celiac and that's the reaction I have from them.

DeLina Newbie
DeLina
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Percocet (sp) sends me into violent fits of vomiting..........Vicodin seems to work for me Ok no adverse reaction at all

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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I do fine on codeine/hydrocodone, but I have friend (not celiac) who cant stand those painkillers (or a number of other ones). it's not uncommon.

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Puddy
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I actually know quite a few people who do not have Celiac Disease and become very ill when they take any kind of codeine medication. I don't think the two are related.

jewlesD Apprentice
jewlesD
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thanks for the response! I am still learning what is and is not reactions due to celiac! You were all very helpful!

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indoroids Newbie
indoroids
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i use codeine regularly and never got significant trouble with it

the key is, use it when needed only

Fairy Dancer Contributor
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I am fine with codeine or dihydrocodeine but not with aspirin or other NSAIDs (Non steroidal Anti-Inflammatories) as I get an allergic reaction to the latter (well Ibruprofen but I am told that if I can't take that I can't take NSAIDs at all).

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I can't take codeine, Percocet, Ultram, or demerol. I get hives all over and super hyper. I can take Vicodin, but I don't like to. It makes me a little hyper..enough so that I can't sleep, and it supresses my breathing somewhat.

stellinpa Newbie
stellinpa
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Julie,

I use to take Codeine as a lost resort for migraines and in cough medicine before I found out I was sensitive to Gluten. I had no problems until recently. Now when I take it causes vomiting. I know that you can develop allergies/sensitivities at any age. I don't know which is the problem here but I don't really care, I just won't take it any more.

:unsure:

mushroom Proficient
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I can't take any morphine derived products. I once told an anesthesiologist (spinal anesthetic) NOT to give me morphine under any circumstances. Not long after the start of the procedure he asked me how I was doing. I said I would be fine if I weren't suddenly feeling sick to my stomach. Get home after surgery, take a sip of water and throw up, and continued doing so for next three days. Anesthesiologist calls on second day to see how I was doing. Found out why when I received a copy of the hospital bill. One of the first items was MORPHINE!!

THE BASTARD!!!.

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