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Does Codeine Help Cure Cough?

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Posted on Fri, 3 Mar 2017
Question: I am having severe pain the first time after taking my prescription for codeine for cough. How can I alleviate
this pain?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please give details of the pain

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Please let me know where the pain is.
Codeine is meant to relieve pain and cough due to its narcotic action. It is unusual for it to cause pain and other causes need to be looked at.
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Does Codeine Help Cure Cough?

Brief Answer: Please give details of the pain Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. Please let me know where the pain is. Codeine is meant to relieve pain and cough due to its narcotic action. It is unusual for it to cause pain and other causes need to be looked at.