Can one isomerize codeine phosphate to hydrocodone simply with the addition of a platinum row catalyst and ethanol or does the codeine phosphate need to be turned into codeine base first?

For the hypothetical patient, this combination may be used. However, it should be noted that the combination may be dangerous for some patients and should therefore only be used under medical...

Codeine phosphate (the most common salt of codeine) is very _soluble_ in water including cold water.

Codeine is an Opiate based drug, you'll know if you need to take more for the desired affect of taking away pain. Speak to your Doctor, he/she will help you if they were prescribed.

See :- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codeine_phosphate#Adverse_effects Withdrawal symptoms are the same as any other opiates, frightening and painful.

no, codeine phosphate is the salt... it is codeine