Codeine
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• There are no Nutritional Considerations at this time.1
• Herbs with relatively large amounts of salicylates (aspirin-like compounds) interfere with absorption of codeine and should not be taken with codeine.1 Salicylate-containing herbs include meadow sweet (Filipendula ulmaria), poplar (Populus canadensis), willow (Salix spp.), and wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens).2
• All herbs high in tannins can impair absorption of codeine.2 These include green tea, black tea, uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), black walnut (Juglans nigra), red raspberry (Rubus idaeus), oak (Quercus spp.), and witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), among others3
References1 N/A
2 Brinker F. Interactions of pharmaceutical and botanical medicines. J Naturopathic Med 1997;7(2):14–20.
3 Brinker F. Interactions of pharmaceutical and botanical medicines. J Naturopathic Med 1997;7(2):14–20
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The information in Drug Watch is provided as a courtesy to NewsTarget readers by Applied Health Solutions in cooperation with Healthway Solutions. Although the information is presented with scientific references, we do not wish to imply that this represents a comprehensive list of considerations about any specific drug, herb or nutrient. Nor should this information be considered a substitute for the advice of your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare practitioner. Please read the disclaimer about the intentions and limitations of the information provided on these pages. It is important to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other drugs and nutritional supplements that you are taking if they are recommending a new medication. Copyright © 2007 by Applied Health Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
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