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What Causes Balancing Issues Post Intake Of Codeine?
Question: I take one pill of Codeine 30/Acetaminophien at bedtime and seem to have balance problems the next day. I'm 90 years old-WW2 veteran.
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Brief Answer:
Can be a side effect of codeine phosphate.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist and would try my best to help you.
Imbalance, dizziness and lightheadedness are common side effects of codeine phosphate, especially in older people.
If possible, you could try reducing the dose.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Can be a side effect of codeine phosphate.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist and would try my best to help you.
Imbalance, dizziness and lightheadedness are common side effects of codeine phosphate, especially in older people.
If possible, you could try reducing the dose.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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