Acetaminophen / codeine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Med...
• May 23, 2016

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "I am currently taking this medication for moderate pain reduction. I hurt my wrist by falling on concrete stairs. It does reduce the pain and works very well. The only downside is stomach upset, nausea, and extreme sleepiness. I do not have any kind of narcotic tolerance. This medicine is for minor to moderate relief of pain and should be used as such. This medicine, in my book, scores an 8 out of 10 points for managing moderate pain. Highly recommend."

• Emm...
• April 13, 2013

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "I have 'loose shoulders,' and my doctor prescribed this to me. I am 14, and it feels kind of weird as it is my first pain medication other than ibuprofen. It works rather quickly and subsides some pain, but not all. Also makes me drowsy, so I only take it at night."

• sre...
• May 13, 2015

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "Post flat foot reconstruction. 14 wks. Post-surgery, I am still experiencing extreme, life-altering pain. Second day on this medication, showing no relief and must still put on my boot to help control the extreme pain. I have had a bout of hives, blisters, and rashes due to not being prescribed an effective nerve-blocking pain. My surgeon is allowing me to remain in brutal pain."

• Wis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2015

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "I got one impacted wisdom tooth out and another regular tooth out, and I must say it doesn't help at all. Regular Tylenol usually doesn't help at all either. This stuff is useless, I'm still in agonizing pain."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2017

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "Post-abdominal hysterectomy with anterior and posterior repairs and bladder lift. I was prescribed Toradol 10 mg, scheduled every 6 hours, with Tylenol 3 every 4-6 hours as needed. As long as I don't go any longer than those minimum times, I do okay with about a 4 pain level. I haven't been pain-free yet, but I guess that's to be expected..... Tylenol 3 has worked okay, but does start to wear off towards the end of the 4 hours. I must wait.... It is a shame, though, that there is so much abuse of narcotic-strength drugs like Norco... they are extremely effective for post-surgical pain.... they are very addictive, and doctors don't even like prescribing them much anymore."

• Vom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2015

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "Helped with the pain after getting 4 impacted wisdom teeth out, but only when taken with ibuprofen. Problem was, after about 2 days of a single pill every 3 hours or so, I vomited for another 2-3 days."

• Moo...
• June 6, 2013

For Pain "I take this for severe joint pain. Like I can't walk at all because of the pain. I take two, sometimes three, codeine tablets (60 mg) or (90 mg) of codeine, and it works within an hour, making it okay to walk again. It does, however, make me feel very, very drowsy and lightheaded, and I'm not really with it at all, but it is wonderful for relieving the pain."

• Won...
• November 17, 2017

For Cough "I was prescribed Tylenol with Codeine #3 30/300 to take two tablets every 4-6 hours. It worked wonders for both my cough and the pain related to my severe bronchitis. I have read some double-blind studies that show that the fact that many people view codeine as inferior to, say, hydrocodone, is simply not true."

• Leo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2018

For Pain "This was the most awful experience with a drug I’ve ever taken. I was up for 24 hours because I could not fall asleep, nauseated, and having brutal anxiety/paranoia. This was prescribed after I had a painful surgery. I was relatively healthy considering I lost a massive amount of weight. Others had great experiences, but unfortunately it doesn’t work with me. A waste."

• Pri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2019

For Pain "This stuff acetaminophen with codeine does nothing. I'm waiting for surgery for pain in back and hip, and this is all I get? A few people misuse opioids, and the rest of us have to suffer. What is going to happen is more and more people will be taking their pain relief into their own hands. Good luck to you all."

• Fis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2024

For Pain "Fantastic! My doctor went from 'sick' to 'on vacation' without helping me. I called the chemist listed off the 6+ drugs I have tried: loperamide, simethicone, pramoxine, betaderm/clotrimaderm 1:1, amitriptyline, senekot, witch hazel, phenylephrine, and more. The only thing that relieved the pain completely was a tiny dose of fentanyl at the hospital during a scope. The drug stores ran out of pramoxine. I turned to the 8mg tablets. I told the chemist I was taking the smallest dose possible: 16mg-8mg-24mg daily. The caffeine sucks, it gives me jitters. Now I have to wait for my doctor to come back from vacation. Weeks after my prescription has been gone. In 2 weeks, they're going to keep saying: 'Addiction.' They will give me nothing, I'll go back to the worst area of the city to get T1's again. Everything in the past year has been very expensive and not helpful. The chemist said: 'No, you don't sound like a drug seeker.' I'm dying. It's IBS, cortisol, little sleep, anxiety. Help!"

• Hor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2019

For Pain "I thought it was just me; like maybe I somehow smoked too much marijuana, and my body started to reject the pain relief from T3. Seems like this is not the case, though, because these pills do absolutely nothing. Not sure if they're some type of placebo or something, but the infected cavity that I have currently sitting on my jaw nerve is supremely painful. When's the last time you saw a grown man cry? I've been taking these useless pills like candy, hoping that they eventually kick in, but these seemingly work slightly less better than Goody/BC powder."

• Ala...
• March 15, 2021

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "Had 8 extractions today due to infection spreading through my jaw, as well as a dental fistula (popped abscess) drained in 2 different spots. Antibiotics, TEC 3, and Ketorolac Tromethamine 10 mg. So far, the TEC 3 has done well and kept me comfortable. Just happy I don't have to cuddle up to an ice pack to sleep now. Don't read too much, everyone reacts differently to meds, especially if they contain opioids."

• Mos...
• July 21, 2016

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "I fell on concrete, and they called it a chest wall contusion. Fractures don't always show up on x-ray. They gave me Tylenol 3 because if I wasn't moving, I had no pain. Well, it's been over a week, and I tried to work my physical labor job...PAIN!! This med hasn't helped me much except for sleep. However, I did wake up at times in pain. Too much Tylenol can do liver damage, so be careful not to take too much."

• sir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2018

For Pain "First, let me say that after reading many comments, I'm surprised that people use Empracet for toothaches. They should use an anti-inflammatory like Celebrex or naproxen, not codeine, because the pain is due to inflammation. Anyway, I'm taking Empracet 30 (acetaminophen and codeine) for shingles in my face. If you think that a toothache is painful, shingles is WORST. Codeine helps in 2 ways. It removes the stress from having shingles and helps with the pain. If you try to use it for something that has to do with bones (breaking, surgery, root canals), it won't help much. I had surgery on my hand, and they had to cut the bones in my small finger and put some pins to hold the 2 bones together so that they fuse together. THIS was PAINFUL, and Tylenol/codeine didn't do much, even if I took 2 or 3. Some new medications for pain management will come soon. I hope so. I live in Québec, so the Rx is almost free, cost = $5 for 20 pills. Doctor = $0"

• Mat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2023

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "I have a bad infection underneath my second molar. Never in my life have I felt that much pain ever. I was given Tylenol with Codeine #3 once the whole thing unfroze. What a piece of junk. I could have eaten a banana, gummy bears, or drunk a glass of milk, and it would have been the same result. Not even close to removing the pain. Why do they give this to people with searing dental pain?"

• jww...
• September 9, 2016

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "Removed tonsil was very painful. By chance, I found that Tylenol #3 and aspirin combined to remove ALL pain. I take aspirin regularly, but it wears off in about 4 hrs. So my first T-3 acted in conjunction with the aspirin, then wore off. So I took another T-3 and nothing happened. I realized I needed another aspirin. I took another adult aspirin - the fire went away. Then I called my Dr. He said, 'We know that, but we don't rec it because aspirin causes some to bleed. You've been taking it a long time and you don't bleed.' Tylenol #3 will also stop a severe cough, where nothing else works, e.g., from bronchiectasis."

• eve...
• September 26, 2011

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "I use this for my pancreatitis, NASH, and inflamed spleen. I have other health issues as well. Currently, this works far better than Vicodin or Darvocet. Those two did nothing for me with the pain, this at least takes the edge off, though. At times, it does make me sleepy and drowsy at work."

• Geo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2023

For Pain "I had a very large ulcerated burn, scars, and joint pain. So, my doctor prescribed 30 mg MSIR (morphine) twice a day and Codeine #3 with Tylenol for breakthrough pain. 300 mg Tylenol and 30 mg codeine is my current dosage. I was badly burned in combat, and my scars are now badly ulcerated with infection, causing very severe chronic nerve pain. I have to honestly say that sometimes the #3 works better than the morphine. I'm very happy with the #3 but wouldn't use it without having another pain reliever like morphine. It'll get you through, perhaps 2-3 days by itself but becomes ineffective for me using it as a single dose after 2 days; otherwise, like I said, it works very well for breakthrough. I've been in pain management for over 20 years and have stepped my dosages down considerably, and so far the MSIR and the Tylenol with codeine number three are the best combination I've had in the last 20 years. I hope this helps anyone looking for answers. BTW, I will be changing from the morphine to tramadol 300 mg extended release next month."

• Bro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2016

For Pain "I am annoyed to the nines that the medicine they prescribed to me for my broken ankle-broken in 3 places with a need for surgery-is also prescribed for sprains and hurt wrists and dental work. I am in so much pain that I cannot sleep. I have a decently high pain tolerance, and this is ridiculous. My body is shaking from the pain of just resting my leg, and this medicine is doing absolutely nothing."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2021

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "Doesn’t really work. Had massive sinus infection with a blockage pushing on my dental nerves. I have never been in such horrible pain in my entire life. I wanted to bang my head on the floor and was prescribed these. Absolutely NOTHING. Worthless."

• Jil...
• November 8, 2017

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "I have been taking triptans on and off over the past 7 years, even though I favor homeopathic and naturopathic medicine over prescription drugs, but was desperate as suddenly getting migraines after menopause for the first time! After finally suffering rebound headaches, as my doctor did not warn me, I couldn't sleep or was being woken up with pain, so asked for Tylenol 3 for the pain, and after taking one a day solely for only 2 weeks, I was off the triptans, it felt like a miracle! However, once over the hurdle, don't take codeine for a long time, as that can cause rebound headaches as well, but it got me through!"

• bre...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 12, 2017

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "Suffered a SAH (subarachnoid brain hemorrhage) 7 years ago and have been taking T-3's regularly in order to deal with post-incident headaches, which can be quite sudden onset, primarily due to exertion at work (lots of physical work in the agriculture sector). Headaches are caused by blood trapped in my cerebrospinal fluid until it can break down small enough to pass back through the membrane - xanthochromas. After taking this dosage of up to 6 tablets a day, I was quite concerned about my liver functionality, however, I just was tested pre-op for rotator surgery and was pleased to still have 97% functionality. Ask your doctor for a functionality test in order to make an informed decision before continuing its use, it may not be adverse for you."

• Pos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2017

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "After I was discharged from intensive care, I reported no pain, and no painkillers were given previously. After being given Tylenol 3 in liquid form, I started to experience pain with an extra-large headache. The pain was in my eyes, temples, and ears, not to mention my throat. I got cold, and my legs started to shake. Then I experienced more swelling in my throat than before, but I thought that this was post-op normal. After the second dose, I started to panic quietly inside, and I couldn't get liquid Advil out of my mind! The nurse only had tablets, so my husband arrived and rushed me to the pharmacy to get some Children's liquid Advil, and 30 minutes later, I was pain-free! I'm not touching my prescription for Tylenol 3 and will tell the doc ASAP."

• tsg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2015

For Pain "Severe infection of tooth roots over a holiday weekend sent me to the ER. Extreme pain prevented sleeping. The ER prescribed Tramadol, which was completely useless. The dentist following Monday morning prescribed acetaminophen/codeine with penicillin, also ibuprofen for in-between pain. So far, it's been good enough to allow me to sleep some. Unfortunately, because of the idiots on the streets stealing and selling/abusing Vicodin and other stronger opiates, the doctors are extremely conservative now when prescribing pain meds."