Tylenol with Codeine Warnings and Precautions

To ensure safe treatment with Tylenol with Codeine, warnings and precautions for the drug should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Since Tylenol with Codeine has the potential to be abused, it is not a good choice for people with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Before using the medication, let your healthcare provider know if you have any allergies, hypothyroidism, or breathing problems.

 

Tylenol with Codeine: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Tylenol® with Codeine (acetaminophen with codeine) if you have:
 
  • Severe abdominal (stomach) pain
  • A history of drug or alcohol dependence
  • A head injury or high intracranial pressure
  • Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Liver disease, such as cirrhosis, liver failure, or hepatitis
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Addison's disease
  • An enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy, or BPH)
  • Lung disease or breathing problems of any sort
  • Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
  • Breastfeeding
  • Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant.
     
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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