Urgent: Codein, Zoloft, And Antihistimines Posted: 08-02-06 01:32am
Hi. I just had my wisdom teeth out today,
and the doctor wants me to take 3
teaspoons of codein every four hourse. He
never mentioned any problems with taking
my other meds.
I got home and read the instructions. It
said that there could be reactions with
other meds that cause drousyness. I take
two different antihistimines, one for
ashma/allergies, and one for vertigo. I
also take zoloft. I haven't taken any of
them since this morning, but I don't want
to have to not take them for the next few
days. My ashma and vertigo will be really
bad if I don't take them. It is also
never good to go off of an antidepressent,
especially when you area already feeling
pretty bad just from the pain.
The problem is, I tend to react strongly
to meds. The codein already makes me
really tired. More tired than I would
have thought. I'm worried that taking the
other meds with the codein. However, I
can't not take the codein because i'm in a
whole lot of pain. He had a hard time
getting one of them out, and the area is
pretty bruised. I'm still bleeding 24
hours later.
What should I do? Is it safe to take my
meds? My ashma is already acting up, and
i'd really like to be able to take an
antihistimine. Also, how do I tell if I
am having other side effects from codein.
It says that slowed or shallow breathing
is a side effect. That has always been a
phobia of mine, so I don't know how to
tell if i'm actually having it or not,
especially when my ashma is acting up.
I really need to know soon. Can anyone
help?
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Re: Urgent: Codein, Zoloft, And Antihistimines Posted: 12-14-06 20:43pm
philstar222
wrote:
hi. I just had my wisdom
teeth out today, and the doctor wants me
to take 3 teaspoons of codein every four
hourse. He never mentioned any problems
with taking my other meds.
I got home and read the instructions. It
said that there could be reactions with
other meds that cause drousyness. I take
two different antihistimines, one for
ashma/allergies, and one for vertigo. I
also take zoloft. I haven't taken any of
them since this morning, but I don't want
to have to not take them for the next few
days. My ashma and vertigo will be
really bad if I don't take them. It is
also never good to go off of an
antidepressent, especially when you area
already feeling pretty bad just from the
pain.
The problem is, I tend to react strongly
to meds. The codein already makes me
really tired. More tired than I would
have thought. I'm worried that taking
the other meds with the codein. However,
I can't not take the codein because i'm in
a whole lot of pain. He had a hard time
getting one of them out, and the area is
pretty bruised. I'm still bleeding 24
hours later.
What should I do? Is it safe to take my
meds? My ashma is already acting up, and
i'd really like to be able to take an
antihistimine. Also, how do I tell if I
am having other side effects from codein.
It says that slowed or shallow breathing
is a side effect. That has always been a
phobia of mine, so I don't know how to
tell if i'm actually having it or not,
especially when my ashma is acting up.
I really need to know soon. Can anyone
help?
dear philstar222,
sorry no one has responded to you here.
You might try the allergies, asthma forum
or the dental health forum for questions
about this topic. The users there are
very supportive and responsive.
Otherwise, you can check out the general
q&a forum and see what kind of
response you get there. We also have a
doctor online who responds to medical
questions for free! Please let us know
how we can help!
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