Codeine

I had bowel resection surgery last year and I still have chronic diarrhea. I've tried a number of over the counter meds and prescriptions but so far, nothing seems to help. Yesterday, my doc gave me a prescription for codeine. He tells me he's pretty sure it will help with the diarrhea as one of it's side affects is constipation. He also tells me that it's a narcotic and addictive. I have enough problems now and don't want to add an addiction to the list. Has anyone taken codeine for diarrhea? Did it help? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

its been used for that for decades. i would not worry about getting addicted. try it for a while to see if it works for you. it should only take a couple weeks to find out.

well, im missing all but about 2 feet and its working for me right now. i got this abcess in my tooth and been doing the percoset. stops me up prettty good at this dose. 10/650's every 4-6 hours... a little much for your puposes though.. if you can get some tylenol 3's , darn neer the same thing. . it over the counter in some countries like canada. i bet it will take hold in a couple days. also for someone who knows, try cutting back on sugaree sodas, ice teas, coolaid etc... if you have a watery type problem. i know its hard but it works on some. the sugars just cause the gut to dump. me, im too addicted. i cut back when i can but i gotta have my soda.