Comparing Codeine vs Hydrocodone
Codeine | Hydrocodone |
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Codeine | Hydrocodone |
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Prescription only
Codeine is an effective pain reliever; however, it is addictive, may cause constipation, and its pain-relieving effects vary markedly between individuals. Codeine should only be used for pain relief... View more |
Prescription only
Hydrocodone is a potent pain-relieving medicine; however, its use is limited by its potential for addiction and dependence. It is one of the most misused opioids in the United States. Prescribed for... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Codeine has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 68 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Hydrocodone has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 198 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Codeine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Hydrocodone side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Hysingla ER | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
3.5 hours |
8 hours |
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High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 508 drugs are known to interact with Codeine:
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A total of 584 drugs are known to interact with Hydrocodone:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 16, 2009 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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