Acetaminophen / codeine and Constipation: What Users Say

• Peg...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 22, 2012

Acetaminophen / codeine for Osteoarthritis "It does take the edge off the pain. Taken every 6 hours, the effects weaken and pain returns after 5-6 hours. Side effects can be dizziness, so do not operate a vehicle, etc. Another side effect can be constipation if taken for more than several days. An OTC stool softener is recommended by my doctor."

• pet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2014

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "I developed severe lower back nerve pain, which became almost intolerable and severely limited my range of motion; I could barely walk. I was prescribed Tylenol 3, 2 tablets every 4 hours. The first day, it worked great, but the next day, I was vomiting and became severely constipated. The doctor switched me to Celebrex, which did little for the pain. Trying the Tylenol with a stool softener, drinking more water, hoping I don't get nauseated."

• Ale...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2016

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "I took this after my breast reduction surgery for lingering pain. I can say that aside from serious constipation, this works great. I'd describe its effect as 'doesn't really lower the pain level, but makes you not care that you're in pain.' I definitely didn't want to take too much of it -- the constipation sucks, and feeling that 'two drinks in' dizziness isn't exactly fun times -- but for what it was, it did the job."

• Har...
• June 29, 2022

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "On Tylenol with Codeine #3 for arthritis and sciatica, and I get great pain control. Use as required. Usually two tablets 2x a day. Before bed works great. Causes constipation now. Drink lots of water."

• Fis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2024

For Pain "Oh man, twice a day dosing for the pain I am in is very hard, if not impossible. I am taking 8 mg tablets with caffeine and acetaminophen. More like 3 times a day, it's 2 every 6 hours. I need to get in touch with my doctor, these are not going to last. They are quite restrictive with opiates sometimes. Hopefully, I can be prescribed any painkiller. I tried 1,000 mg of regular acetaminophen, it does nothing. Two to three of these are more effective with only 600 to 900 mg. Since I don't drink cola or coffee, 30 to 45 mg of caffeine is enough to keep me awake. At the low dose, I am taking 16 to 24 mg every 6 hours. I'm not constipated at all. I hope I can get an appointment as soon as possible. I need something to tide me over till October. I'm taking it for abdominal pain. I've had many tests."

• Anonymous
• October 11, 2010

Acetaminophen / codeine for Pain "This stops the pain but constipates the user. Experienced nausea, racing heartbeat, and drowsiness with this medication."