Mixing Codeine and Alcohol - The Recovery Village Columbus

Mixing codeine and alcohol can result in addiction and severe health risks, even at low doses
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Codeine is an opioid prescription often used to treat pain or coughing.
Short-term use of codeine and alcohol together can increase the risk of:
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Profound sedation
- Respiratory depression
- Coma
- Death
Mixing codeine and alcohol is also often called lean, purple drank or Sizzup.
Alcohol and codeine can be habit-forming and lead to dependence.
Always discuss codeine use with your healthcare provider and avoid drinking alcohol while taking any medicines with codeine.
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