Posted by Elizabeth on April 11, 2001, at 9:47:24
In reply to Re: codeine relieves depression, posted by Lisa Simpson on April 10, 2001, at 10:10:02
> By the way, has anyone who has been on codeine noticed a side effect of decreasing sexual arousal?
I have only taken codeine a couple of times (after dental procedures and when I broke my ankle) but morphine has similar effects. A small percentage of codeine is metabolised into morphine, and this is probably the only reason it has much of an effect at all -- just taking morphine produces fewer side effects). Buprenorphine and morphine both improve my sexual functioning. Some people find that opiates make them apathetic, so they have less desire and are less easily aroused. If you experience apathy on an opiate, this suggests to me that it isn't a good antidepressant for you.
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