Acetaminophen-Codeine Pros and Cons
- The combination of acetaminophen and codeine is effective in providing pain relief for mild to moderate pain severity.
- It combines two medications in one pill for convenience.
- A liquid form of this pain medicine is available if you have trouble swallowing pills.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- You need to take acetaminophen-codeine every 4 hours or so for effective pain control.
- Pain relievers such as acetaminophen and codeine contain an opioid medicine, which can be habit-forming.
- This combination is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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