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Offline Gammy

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Hi there, I'm 1 year post op now. Unfortunately I've injured my back recently (prolapsed disc). I hevd been prescribed codeine 60mg four times a day. I've been searching to see if there are any links between short term codeine use and gynecomastia. Are there?
I am so careful about what mess I take now, I'd rather have pain than risk any reoccurrence!

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There is no link between gyne and codeine -- in fact I often prescribe it to my post-op patients.

Good luck with your back problem.

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Offline DrPensler

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Agree with what was said ,there is no link between codeine and gynecomastia.
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Offline Gammy

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Thank you for your answers.
I have read that using codeine can reduce testosterone levels. Would this have to be regular use, over a long period?

Offline DrPensler

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I have never heard of that if you want you can send me the link and I will give you my thoughts.

Offline Gammy

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Thank you for replying again Dr. Pensler.

http ://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130617142047.htm

http: //inbalancehealth.net/painkillers-and-testosterone-levels/

These are a couple of links I found. I also typed the question "does codeine lower testosterone". There are a lot of references to opiates lowering test. I can't find much detailed information on whether this refers to long term / short term use.

Thanks for your help with this

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Chronic long-term usage of narcotics can reduce testosterone, but short term use and any alterations should not play a significant role in development of gynecomastia. 

Rick Silverman
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Offline Gammy

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Dr. Pensler,

I'd still be interested to hear your views


 

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