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The first thing that you need to know is if it is a true allergy or simply a strong manifestation of the common opioid side effects. If you do have a true allergy to codeine, you could be allergic to some or all of the semi-synthetic preparations or you could be fine with them. The semi-synthetic codeines include hydrocodone, oxycodone, and any other -codone named medications.
You should also be aware that drug Allergies can begin at any time. While you may have taken hydrocodone without incident for years, you may find yourself having a life-threatening reaction to it at any time. Once you have a reaction to codeine or a synthetic preparation, you are at an increased risk of reacting to the other preparations. It would be wise to keep epinepherine and diphenhydramine available if you are going to test the waters with any others.
If you find yourself allergic to codeine or the semi-synthetic preparations, you may want to talk to your doctor about prescribing a medication from the morphine group as allergies to codeine and morphine are generally unrelated.
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Can I take vicodene if allergice to codeine?
Nope. vicodin contains hydrocodone wich is an extract of codeine
You are allergic to Vicodin what will the next best medication be?
other options are Tylenol with codeine, darvocet, percocet...
If allergic to codeine would you be allergic to proxy?
I am not sure of the question but are you asking if there is Codeine in Co-Proxamol. If you are, then there is no Codeine in Co-Proxamol. Hope this helps.
Are Vicodin and Codeine related?
The opioid analgesic Hydrocodone is present in Vicodin and that Hydrocodone is related to Codeine.
What do you take if you have an allergic reaction to coedinewhat do you if you are allergic to codeine would you be allergic to vicodin?
Benadryl is a good choice and any other antihistamine will help. Keep in mind that a reaction codeine or to any narcotic is like an allergy (itching, hives, etc) is really a side effect. Narcotics will cause direct histamine release from the Allergy cells(Mast cells) For this reason Vicodin (Hydrocodone) most probably will also cause the same reaction. The reactions may be different at different doses and some patients will tolerate alternatives.
Can you take Vicodin when allergic to penicillin?
I am allergic to morphine as well. I can take Vicodin, Lortab, Norco etc, but at higher doses (10mg or above) I do sometimes get very slight hives on my face, but not like with morphine. Anything 10mg and below and I've had no problem. That is just my experience. That being said, I cannot take oxycodone, Percocet or any of it's derivatives as it causes MAJOR hives, itching, burning sensation, and respiratory distress. Hope this helps.
If you stop vicodin bc of constipation can you take a Valium?
Vicodin can cause constipation not cure it. It has codeine in it.
What are prescription narcotics?
Methadone, oxycodone, vicodin, codeine...
Can someone be allergic to codeine and penicillin?
Yes! My mother is allergic to both.
Can you take hydrocodone if you are allergic to vicodin?
No, because Vicodin contains hydrocodone plus acetaminophen.
If you are allergic to Vicodin - what are some alternatives?
Tramdol
I need opioids in my system is codeine okay?
Codeine is for blood pressure.Opiates are; vicodin, heroin, Tylenol 3, etc...
