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Old 08-02-2006, 02:50 AM
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Hi. I just had my wisdom teeth out today, and the doctor wants me to take 3 teaspoons of codein every four hourse. He never mentioned any problems with taking my other meds.

I got home and read the instructions. It said that there could be reactions with other meds that cause drousyness. I take two different antihistimines, one for ashma/allergies, and one for vertigo. I also take Zoloft. I haven't taken any of them since this morning, but I don't want to have to not take them for the next few days. My ashma and vertigo will be really bad if I don't take them. It is also never good to go off of an antidepressent, especially when you area already feeling pretty bad just from the pain.

The problem is, I tend to react strongly to meds. The codein already makes me really tired. More tired than I would have thought. I'm worried that taking the other meds with the codein. However, I can't not take the codein because I'm in a whole lot of pain. He had a hard time getting one of them out, and the area is pretty bruised. I'm still bleeding 24 hours later.

What should I do? Is it safe to take my meds? My ashma is already acting up, and I'd really like to be able to take an antihistimine. Also, how do I tell if I am having other side effects from codein.

It says that slowed or shallow breathing is a side effect. That has always been a phobia of mine, so I don't know how to tell if I'm actually having it or not, especially when my ashma is acting up. What other side effects can I expect?

I really need to know soon. Can anyone help?
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Old 08-02-2006, 08:32 AM
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You should be fine as you will only be taking this codeine for a short time.You'll be ok,maybe a little sleepier then normal but you will be ok.....Dave
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Old 08-02-2006, 04:30 PM
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Thanks. I'm glad. I don't mind sleepy. Actually, sleepy might be good. The codein makes me sleepy, but the steroid I'm taking for swelling makes me hyper, so I can't sleep. Maybe a little more tired will push me over the edge so I can sleep.
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Old 08-06-2006, 10:44 AM
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I take antihistamines, Zoloft, and narcotics on a daily basis, with no severe adverse effects, the worst I get is dry mouth and drowsiness.

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