Co Codamol

[Fressias]

I have recently started taking Co Codamol.

I have since been told that I have high blood pressure, which is new to me & I have noticed my cheeks feel as if they are on fire.

Could the Co Codamol cause this? Has anyone else had similar.

[springcross]

Hi Fressias. I would contact your pharmacist and tell them what's happening and ask if the Co-codamol could be the reason. You could also check the PIL (Patient Information Leaflet) which should be in the box and look under side effects. Good luck.

[Fressias in reply to springcross]

Thank you springcross for your reply. I have looked online for side effects. I read they can cause low blood pressure and skin rashes. I just wondered if anyone else has had similar to me.

[springcross in reply to Fressias]

You're welcome.

[Happyrosie]

I’ve not heard of this - but as springcross says, the patient info leaflet might help and a chat with the pharmacist.

[Fressias in reply to Happyrosie]

Thank you Happyrosie 😊

[Brisk61]

pain can cause your B/P to rise especially if it’s a new medical condition u are dealing with so it may be associated. Pharmacy best option.

[Fressias in reply to Brisk61]

Thank you Brisk61

I did wonder this as I am in a lot of pain.

[Maximonkey]

Hi Fressias, I too have high blood pressure and I need Co-codamol for my arthritis pain. Sorry but I have not had any side effects. Take care. Maximonkey

[Fressias in reply to Maximonkey]

Hi Maximonkey. Thank you for your reply.

So the Co Codamol doesn't affect your blood pressure in any way either?

[Maximonkey in reply to Fressias]

Hi Fressias, no problem with my blood pressure. Take care. Maximonkey

[Jo198919]

Hi Fressias

I have very high blood pressure controlled by meds and I am on cocodamol 30/500 for back problems.

I haven't had any side effects or changes to my BP readings since I have been taking cocodamol.

Bod

[Fressias in reply to Jo198919]

Thank you Bod for your reply. 😊

[Jaybird19]

Co codamol has a disastrous effect on my gut . Horrific constipation. After gabapentin was not good had tried cocodamol . No good with the same results so given laxative to counter this and proved super sensitive to this too. I could not balance the one against the other Getting desperate when i found flax seeds. Life saver ! But effect of cocodamol gets less as you use it and how many seeds am i going to have to eat to counteract the cocodamol? I have had raised BP too but that doesnt seem affected.

[Fressias in reply to Jaybird19]

Hi Jaybird thank you for your reply. I can remember taking Co codamol years ago and it caused awful constipation, so I was taking Laxido with it. I always found Ibuprofen a better pain killer but was told not to take it.