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If a person is allergic to Codeine does that mean she is allergic to Morphine also?

By Anonymous November 19, 2015 - 8:27pm
 
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Maryann Gromisch RN
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Hello Anonymous,

Welcome to EmpowHER. That is a very good question.

Codeine, which is a narcotic pain killer and cough suppressant, and Morphine are similar and are classified as opiates, which are derived from the opium poppy.

If a person has a true allergy to Codeine, that person would be allergic to Morphine.

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Maryann

November 20, 2015 - 9:20am

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