Fw: LDN and painkillers that contain codeine

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Hi everyone,

As there had been some discussion about the possible adverse affects of

taking LDN and over the counter pain meds containing codeine, I thought I

would write to the ldn.org web editor and ask about it, as I was alarmed by

Mira's hospitalization and seizures which were seemingly connected to LDN

and pain meds, containing narcotics. (my father is on LDN for cancer, and

cannot be trusted to remember not to take otc pain meds when traveling

overseas for work !)

So here is the reply I got.

I hope it is of some use to everyone.

in Australia

----- Original Message -----

From: <dgluck@...>

<petelisa@...>

Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 10:50 PM

Subject: Re: LDN and painkillers that contain codeine

> If the codeine-containing medication were taken during the day, when the

> LDN should be well out of one's system, nothing untoward would happen &

> the codeine would have its effect. If the medication were taken about the

> same time as the LDN dose then the LDN would block the effect of the

> codeine, which is a narcotic. Unless the individual had been on large

> daily doses of narcotic & become dependent on it -- in which case the LDN

> could promptly cause distressing withdrawal symptoms, there should be no

> other resulting symptoms.

>

> In all cases, LDN will block only those drugs that are in the narcotic

> category (i.e., those which attach to opioid receptors). Check with the

> prescribing physician if there is some question whether your medication

> might fall into that class.

>

> Website Editor

>

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>

> > Hi,

> > I realise that LDN cannot be taken with meds that contain codeine, but

> > what I am wondering is what would happen if you accidentally took a

> > couple of over the counter pain meds that contained approx 20 mg's of

> > codeine?

> > . Also is nurofen and Paracetamol o.k. to

> > take for pain whilst on LDN? Thank-you

> > in Australia

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