Drinking alcohol while you're taking dihydrocodeine can make you feel more sleepy. It can also increase the risk of serious side effects. It's best to stop drinking alcohol during the first few days of treatment, or if a doctor increases your dose, until you see how dihydrocodeine affects you.
Side effects of dihydrocodeine - Brand names: DHC Continus, DF118 Forte. Like all medicines, dihydrocodeine can cause side effects in some people, but many people have no side effects or only minor ones. You're more likely to have side effects if …