is it normal?
 

hey, is it normal to be really itchy after taking codine? I took some 2 hours ago and im suddenly really itchy all over as if ive got bugs crawling on me, dnt wanna ring rhe dr's oe anyone if its normal? thanks x

I got this as a side effect. Didn't cause me any harm. If if becomes distressing or you start to notice things like increased heart rate/breathing/any other signs of allergy I'd call your doc.

As said above, it can occur and is a known side effect but if it does it is likely that you are more susceptible to it than most and if it is severe then it may be that you're allergic to it. Next time you go to the doctors I would just mention it to them. If you do need to take it (though if you're not prescribed it the OTC doses don't really do much in the way of pain relief but can cause side effects and allergies) then I'd advise that you don't. If you do and this gets worse then definitely don't keep taking it and speak to a doctor (if you start to have a severe reaction then get to hospital; don't drive yourself there).

Codiene is definitely a drug which, like penicillin, some people are allergic to and others are much more sensitive to that type of drug so it is something you should be aware of if it is more than just the odd itch.