hycodanliq 1 mg+rhovane

I would like to find out if I can use hycodan even though I am allergic to codeine?

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, your history is suggestive of that you are having drug allergy to codeine. Some patients have reported to have itching (in more than 10%), rash and development of hives.

The possibilities for allergy are due to presence of Phenanthrene in opioids. You can even develop hypersensitivity reactions to other phenanthrene derivative opioid agonists ( hydrocodone (hycodan 1mg), hydromorphone, levorphanol, oxycodone, oxymorphone).

Another precipitating factor is they are known to release histamine which can further precipitate the allergy. Subsequent exposure can be life threatening. Hence, future exposure to such drugs should be avoided and I advise you to avoid Hycodan. Take care and regards.