Acetaminophen / codeine and Dizziness: What Users Say

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

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."

• Anonymous
• June 13, 2011

For Pain "I have suffered from chronic joint pain my entire life. After trying almost every non-narcotic option there is, I finally was prescribed Tylenol #3. I had been given Vicodin in the past by an NP (despite not really wanting it) and had not found it to be effective. The codeine, though, has made a huge difference. I haven't had any of the negative effects with it (stomach pain, dizziness, etc.), but have gotten a huge amount of pain relief. It isn't extremely strong, it won't take me from a 10 to a 0, but it will get me to a bearable 1 or 2."

• Jes...
• April 6, 2015

For Pain "Went to the ER for fever and strep throat. My back was hurting very badly as well. I was prescribed a few things, but Tylenol 3 for pain. It makes me very groggy and sleepy, and I like that because I'd rather sleep the day away than sit up. Makes me kind of dizzy, but not too bad. Works well for pain and sleep."

• AWa...
• December 20, 2014

For Pain "I was quite sore from excessive coughing from an up-and-down bout with the flu. Took one Tylenol 3 tab as prescribed and was actually able to sit up and move around in bed with no pain. However, it did make me slightly dizzy with mild stomach upset. I would not take it when I have to be up and about. Took it at night anyway so I could rest. I can live with the side effects since it's nighttime and I'm in bed anyway."

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

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."

• Roo...
• August 4, 2013

For Pain "This medicine worked too well for me, my dentist prescribed it due to a root canal. Now I feel dizzy, nauseous, very sleepy. Pain is completely gone, but this worked way too well."

• Not...
• July 6, 2013

For Pain "Went to the ER for dental pain, was given two Tylenol #3 tablets, caused severe side effects. Very dizzy, nausea, shortness of breath. Not a fan of feeling 'weird.' Hoping it wears off soon."