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Change from Co/codomol 30/500 to codeine phosphate 30mg

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Latchy
Latchy

Ok so previously being addicted to cocodomol 30/500 i asked my Dr for Codeine phosphate tablets. They provide the same pain relief for my really bad painful spine, yet don't leave me craving them!! I don't know if it is the paracetamol in the cocodomol 30/500 that alters the chemical properties of codeine thus giving the high feeling?? I only took 6 codeine phosphate yesterday instead of my usual old 8 cocodomol 30/500. However I did get terrible night sweats. I'm sure this will get better with time. I'm going to continue to take 6 code

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  • katz31
    katz31 Latchy

    Posted

    That's great! Keep it up 😊
    • Latchy
      Latchy katz31

      Posted

      I only took 5 codeine phosphate 30mg Yesterday, I got the same level of pain control but got awful night sweats!

      Latchy

  • elaine38495
    elaine38495 Latchy

    Posted

    Hi guys, well done latchy.. I know its so hard I'm still struggling. I'm on Cody's too, 30/500

    Meant to take 8 per day for chronic back/leg pain etc,

    Before I knew I was taking 4 in morn

    4 in afternoon & 4 at 8pm

    Realizing this will harm my liver, I cut down to 4 in morning then exercises all day to kill pain then 4 at 8pm

    As I still crave that buzz/high..

    Still thinking I'm gona kill myself but this is my best & I'm still under the "8 per day" dosage.. Any help or advice appreciated cheers guys its a nightmare this vicious circle we are in 😟 Lainy x

    • Latchy
      Latchy elaine38495

      Posted

      Hi Elaine,

      Try like I did and get off the cocodomol and onto codeine phosphate. I wasn't planning on asking the Dr it just came out. I just lied to him and said for some reason boots gave me codeine phosphate 30mg and they worked just as well.

      He said oh, obviously you don't need the paracetamol then? I said well no. That's better for my liver too. Plus I have read that paracetamol should not be used in the case of back problems as it can cause more harm than good (in the MRHA guidelines). He switched my prescription there and then!

      This would be much safer than continuing with the cocodomol. I'd also recommend that you get a blood test to check LFT's and U&E's. Or just try to take 2 cocodomol every 4 hours. Do what is best for you. But I'd highly recommend that if you are going to continue in this way you ask for codeine phosphate 30mg.

      Best of luck

      Latchty

    • elaine38495
      elaine38495 Latchy

      Posted

      I know I need to try hard its just a nightmare atm, today I took 3 and half at 10.30am then I was painting and back started so took 3 and half at 5pm. Now I'll want some at 9pm its just a vicious circle I can't tell my doc she will take me off them so I'll try your recommend tactic and see where it gets me I'm so sick with worry I havehave 3 beautiful children and the guilt is unbearable but my body cries out for this codeine.. Thanks so much for this advice each time I speak up I seem to get a step further I'm gona try not have any tonight and do the 2 every 4 hours from now on I've got to do this I know thanks again latchy 👍
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