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Tylenol with Codeine #3 and Pain: What Users Say

Pain: mentioned by 7 users (4.4%)

Based on user experiences from 159 Tylenol with Codeine #3 reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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drowsiness 7.5%
nausea 6.3%
dizziness 4.4%
pain 4.4%
headaches 3.1%
vomiting 3.1%
constipation 2.5%
itching 2.5%
sleepy 2.5%
upset stomach 1.9%

Reviews for Tylenol with Codeine #3

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Jay...
  • October 26, 2012

For Pain "I have very swollen lymph nodes in my neck, causing headaches, jaw pain, and swelling. I take 2 pills at once every eight hours, and it takes about an hour to kick in, and it lasts about an additional 6 to 7 hours."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 14, 2015

For Pain "Got my wisdom tooth removed. I had a surgical procedure because my tooth was impacted. I had to take 3 pills within 6 hours. It barely worked, the side of my face is still throbbing and in pain. I couldn't take more because of the acetaminophen. Going back to the dentist tomorrow to get something stronger instead."

4 / 10
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  • Mos...
  • July 21, 2016

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."

3 / 10
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  • Gra...
  • October 20, 2016

For Pain "Have been taking T3 or T4 for post-surgery pain. Have discovered that as long as I take either one, my pain persists, but once I stop, my pain goes away! Also found that NSAIDs increase the pain (had basal joint replacements in both thumbs). But I do have to say that both Ts are effective for my hip bursitis; just not worth the thumb pain when I take it. Hoping the MD can give me something for my hip that won't impact my thumbs..."

3 / 10
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  • Ton...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 2, 2021

For Pain "I got a 4x wisdom tooth extraction and frenectomy (tongue tie cut), and not only was the procedure performed with only local anesthetic, which started to wear off 15 minutes after I walked out the door, but the T3s I was prescribed did practically nothing alone. My roommate suggested I take some ibuprofen as well, and the combination of the two has worked pretty well. I'm still pretty sore, but I'm able to function. Overall, I'm pretty annoyed at how limited it is as a form of pain management, but since a major function is to reduce swelling, I'm willing to give it a bit of a pass. Also, it was hard to swallow and tasted like rubbish since it was a pressed tablet that sticks to your tongue and roof of mouth, especially with a swollen and sore mouth."

3 / 10
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  • Use...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 8, 2021

For Pain "It makes you feel woozy for, like, 10 minutes, almost like a high feeling, and then all the pain comes back. It doesn't work at all. Also, it makes my whole body sore, and it says to take this every 4 hours. That's ridiculous. I would've much preferred Ibuprofen 800 mg, you take it every 8 hours, and it really lasts the whole time."

1 / 10
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  • che...
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  • November 14, 2015

For Pain "Got my top and bottom wisdom teeth on my right side removed. I was prescribed T3's, and they suck! I'm in so much pain! Haven't slept because I physically can't! Hurts so much :("

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