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What is Codeine-acetaminophen (paracetamol)?

Category: Prescription Drugs

Most popular types: Tylenol with Codeine #3 Co-codamol Tylenol with Codeine #4 Show all

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See also: Codeine

Codeine is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of codeine. The combination of acetaminophen and codeine is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain 631 244
Fibromyalgia 220 68
Headaches 101 21
Migraine headaches 45 12
Back pain 29 15

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  • None
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 23
Moderate 92
Mild 109
None 114

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Codeine-acetaminophen (paracetamol)

Side effect Patients Percentage
Constipation 69
Sleepiness 16
Drowsiness 12
Nausea 12
Chronic constipation 8
Dizziness 8

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Why patients stopped taking Codeine-acetaminophen (paracetamol)

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Reason Patients Percentage
Did not seem to work 69
Doctor's advice 59
Other 44
Side effects too severe 38
Course of treatment ended 30
Personal research 8
Change in health plan coverage 5
See all 207 patients who've stopped taking Codeine-acetaminophen (paracetamol)

Duration

Stopped taking Codeine-acetaminophen (paracetamol)

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 43
1 - 6 months 40
6 months - 1 year 35
1 - 2 years 25
2 - 5 years 34
5 - 10 years 15
10 years or more 13
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 192
Usually 80
Sometimes 55
Never taken as prescribed 11
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 9
Somewhat hard to take 29
A little hard to take 52
Not at all hard to take 248
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 1
$25-49 16
< $25 159
Not specified 162

What people switch to and from

Patients started taking Codeine-acetaminophen (paracetamol) after stopping:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Norco) 17
Tramadol (Ultram) 14
Pregabalin (Lyrica) 4
Ibuprofen (Ibuprofen Prescription) 3
Morphine (Morphine ER) 3

Show all 23 treatments patients report switching from

Patients stopped taking Codeine-acetaminophen (paracetamol) and switched to:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Tramadol (Ultram) 22
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Norco) 11
Codeine (Codeine Contin) 6
Gabapentin (Neurontin) 4
Fentanyl patch (Duragesic) 3

Show all 30 treatments patients report switching to

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30 patient evaluations for Codeine-acetaminophen (paracetamol)

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Jun 14, 2019 (Started Jun 30, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for migraine)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 22, 2016 (Started Jan 01, 2002)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for pain)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (constipation)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: constipation

Jul 1, 2015 (Started Jan 01, 2002)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for pain)
  • Side effects
    Severe (constipation)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: constipation

Jun 18, 2011 (Started Jan 01, 2002)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for pain)
  • Side effects
    Severe (constipation)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: constipation
  • 0 helpful marks

May 3, 2014 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for migraine headaches)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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