Medical Questions > General Forum Topics > General Q and A Forum

Taking Tylex with alcohol

Must Read
Pain
Chronic pain affects more than 70 million Americans. But what is pain? And how can pain management help relieve different types of pain? Basic facts here....
Read more >>
Pain Causes and Risk Factors
How does the nervous system work to register pain? And what are the major causes of acute and chronic pain? Plus, who's at risk of pain here....
Read more >>
Pain Symptoms
Acute and chronic pain manifest different symptoms. Learn the difference here and know when to seek medical help for pain....
Read more >>
General Forum Topics
Insurance co. mistakingly paying
very itchy clusters of tiny red dots, bi...
can anxiety from marijuana withdrawal la...
General Q and A
Taking Tylenol to treat hip pain
Taking Otc Asprin And Pain Medication
question on famotidine , adverse effects...
Related Topics
taking double pills
taking saheli
Timing unprotected sex with taking birth...
User Profile
September 15th, 2008
i would like to know if after i had taken an overdose of tylex with a small amount of alcohol would it affect a breathalyzer test i was in a very bad state of mind mentally after the death of my dad and brother in the space of five days and having had a double funeral. i went for a drive in my car after taking the tylex and was pulled over by the police i failed a breath test even though i didnt feel as though i had drank a lot, but i had taken quite a few tylex


Did you find this post helpful?
|
Users who thank DoctorQuestion for this post: emsasim 
User Profile
replied September 16th, 2008
General Q and A Answer A4708
Tylex contains the opioid analgesic drug codeine, so even without alcohol you shouldn't have driven.

Tylex does not affect the breathalyser so you probably drank more alcohol than regulations approve.

Together, Tylex and alcohol, have a stronger depressive effect on the brain than when used alone.


|
Did you find this post helpful?
Comments (2)
This question has been answered by the doctor. This topic is now open for public discussion, however no comments below this point will be answered by a doctor.
Sign up for FREE weekly health tips!
... Saving
eHealthPedia Articles
Obesity Causes and Risk Factors
Obesity Diagnosis
Obesity
Obesity Symptoms
Obesity Treatment
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals. For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our medical experts page. You may also visit our General Q and A , for moderated patient to patient support and information.

The information provided on eHealth Forum is designed to improve, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician. Personal consultation(s) with a qualified medical professional is the proper means for diagnosing any medical condition.