How long after op

I took tramadol for the first month but reduced the frequency until only taking it at night.The night one is most important so you get your sleep!Listen to your body.It will tell you if you need more pain relief.

I have found amytiptyline low dose very good for pain and sleeping as you improve

Janet

I would listen to your body, I reduced my Tramadol to mornings and night time at around 4 weeks, but then took Ibufon and Paracetamol lunch and dinner time.  

​Now only taking Tramadol at night and the Ibufon and Paracetamol at other times. 

​If I have a bad night, which we seem to get every once in a while then I will take 2 Tramadol in the morning and return to bed for another sleep.... 

Only you can judge the pain levels, but be prepared to have to return once in a while

Good luck

Hi Dominic that really depends whether you are still in pain and/or can sleep through the night.

When are you taking the Oxycodone - during the day and at night or just one of them?

There is no point being in pain if you don't have to be.  You should also ensure that you are getting as much sleep as possible as this is when you heal best.

Personally I only took the Oxycodone at night to ensure I had as good a nights sleep as I could - and I finished the bottle.  I didn't have any withdrawal symptoms.

Why are you concerned about taking the Oxycodone?

Hi Dominic. I agree with Janet. Amitriptyline. Works well as a sedative. I had one tablet last night and it got me asleep.

I took mine just after having morphine.

Good luck.

I was on endone, four times a day says the packet, I still have the packet in my bedside drawer, use one occasionally when my ruptered disc in my back insists on playing up.

Was able to stop taking the morning  dose at about 10 days from THR, as I had the same reaction as you, my adult son used to tease me about being drunk also dropped the midday dosage, and then the late afternoon, by the end of the month was even able to give away the night time dosage. But kept up with the Panadol, still take one occasionally, last night for example, arthritis night pain has got on top of me the last few days.

I was allergic to opiates so stopped taking them on day 2. Just took ipbrufen and panadol. Then from week 2 just panadol. Everyone is different but give it a try.

Good luck.

My doc would not give that to me even tho I asked for it .. Said it was a hospital drug and would only give me codeine .

I think I quit taking mine after about 6 weeks as I was doing PT for that length of time and did have pain after those workouts!

I would taper it off gradually but take them if you need them!

no reason to be in pain!

Good luck Dominic