At the 1976 Olympics he was proven of having used codeine, which was a banned substance.

A heroin addict may use codeine to ward off the effects of a withdrawal.

You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using aspirin and codeine after using it over a long period of time.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using aspirin and codeine.

Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within a few days of using codeine and promethazine.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using codeine.

Do not stop using codeine suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using codeine.

Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using acetaminophen and codeine.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using acetaminophen and codeine.