codeine cough syrup with gastric bypass?

justjackie777
on 3/28/11 1:30 pm

Has anyone taken codeine cough syrup after bypass surgery? I have a really bad cough and the dr. prescribed it even after I told him I'd had the surgery. Let me know if you have/have not & if you know if it's ok or not.

Thanks!

unewillow
on 3/28/11 1:34 pm - CT

As long as it's not mixed with NSAIDs it should be okay.

My MD sent me home after surgery on Tylenol #3 which is Tylenol with Codeine.

justjackie777
on 3/28/11 7:32 pm

RNY on 12/15/10

Thanks! I didn't think about having codeine in my pain med, but you are right. My stomach just started hurting really bad last night, so that's why I posted my post.

Thanks for your help!

ktharp89
on 3/28/11 1:38 pm - Gaithersburg, MD

RNY on 03/15/11

That was my only pain med after surgery. It's fine. Just drink a dose n a few sips.

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