I Am Allergic to Codeine. Any Suggestions for Pain Control After Mommy Makeover?

asked 1 year ago by Omaha1470 in Omaha, NE
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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12 answers to I Am Allergic to Codeine. Any Suggestions for Pain Control After Mommy Makeover?

Codiene allergy.

Many patients feel that they are allergic to codeine because they became nauseated when they took it once. This is not a true allergy to the medication and can be caused by almost any type of medication. Codeine is rarely prescribed today as the synthetic codeine derivatives, such as Vicodin, are usually used and generally have a better profile regarding side effects. If you do have a true allergy to codeine we previously used a drug called Darvocet which was a Davon compounded... more

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

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Allergic to Codeine Pain Medications

The allergy to codeine in pain medicines is so common that I rarely use these pain medications in my practice. Artificial codeine, hydrocodone, is more commonly prescribed and used in products like Vicodin and Lortab and these medications are surprisingly effective on many individuals who cannot tolerate codeine but can tolerate hydrocodone. Even when I have prescribed the hydrocodone medications, I encourage my patients to as quickly as possible to convert to anti-inflammatory... more

John K. Long, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Pain Control after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. There are many alternatives for oral medications effective after tummy tuck surgery. It would be best to avoid confusion and discuss the issue with your plastic surgeon who may have his/her preferences. The use of a postoperative pain control pump (long-acting local anesthesia drip) may also be helpful. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Demerol is good for pain control after a procedure

Demerol is very good at controlling pain after a cosmetic procedure. Make sure your local pharmacy carries it before giving them your prescription.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Post Op Pain Control

There is a big difference between a drug sensitivity and a drug allergy, with that being said, I would defer to your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to prescribe you an alternative pain medication. Best wishes!

Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Allergic to Codeine

Many people experience nausea or vomiting with codeine - this is not a true "allergy", but an unfortunate side effect. If you had a rash, or throat swelling or wheezing - those are true allergy reactions. There are plenty of options for you, fortunately. If you had a true allergy reaction, you want to select a medication that is unrelated to codeine. Demerol or Tramadol or Nucynta would be unlikely to give you a reaction, since they are structurally... more

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

Pain meds

Many patients mention this type of allergy. You need to discuss this with your board certified plastic surgeon because many carry issues with potential for bleeding. Don't figure this out with anyone other than your own surgeon as he will have a good suggestion in his armamentarium.

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Pain medication substitutes

This is something that you should review with your surgeon. I am not a big fan of the anti-inflammatories because they can cause bleeding.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Codeine allergy or intolerance very common

Your reaction with codeine is common. Other alternative postoperative pain medications include hydrocodone products such as Vicodin; Ultram (tramadol); Toradol (NSAID). Talk to your plastic surgeon to see what she/he recommends for you.

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Pain management in patients allergic to codeine

In instances where patients are allergic to narcotic analgesics, we tend to use a combination of darvocet, ultram, and/or celebrex for pain management. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Pain Control with Mommy Makeover

There are many pain medication choices. Your surgeon will discuss his/her choice of pain medication base on the anticipated discomfort, your allergic reaction to codeine and the surgeon's preference for alternatives to codeine. Dr. ES