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Co codamol addiction how do I tapper off? X

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Carla6666
Carla6666

Wondering if anyone can help me. I've been taking co codamol 30/500 for over 10 years. I take 6 a day. I feel I can't function without them but today I've decided I need get off them. ( Today I've taken 3) but that coz I never woke up till 1.

So can anyone tell me what is the best way to tapper off these ??

I hope someone can help me start my journey.

Don't remember the last time I only took 3 a day so suppose I've started but just wondering if this is ok and how do I tapper ?

Hope everyone is ok thanks xxx

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  • Carla6666
    Carla6666

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    Hey everyone. Well tomoz is the day I go down to 3 a day. I've been ill last 2 days with withdrawal symptoms not nice at all.

    Feelong very weak just now.

    I'm going to continue to tapper on 4 a day for another week.

    So I'm going to drop a pill every 2 weeks now. To do it slower.

    I have been on these 10 years +

    Does that sound like a good idea? Just looking for some help on tapering .

    I can't half the coz I get capsules

    So cut a tablet out every 2 weeks now takes me to 30th of Nov if all goes to plan I will be pain killer free.

    I can't afford to be going through bad withdrawals like last 2 days as I'm busy at work so what u guys think ?

    This is not an excuse it's more I'm looking to see if the withdrawals will be easier if I do it that way?

    Hope ur r all ok xx

    • Drew1961
      Drew1961 Carla6666

      Posted

      Great to hear from you again Carla. Well done. Tapering is hard and you must take it a t a pace that is most likely to give you success. Good luck xx Drew
    • Carla6666
      Carla6666 Drew1961

      Posted

      Ok cool yeah I'm under the weather the now so will stick at this again this week.

      Thanks will keep in touch x

    • Tulixs
      Tulixs Carla6666

      Posted

      Your right your not looking for an excuse!! Its your plan your body.. your way. Nobody knows what day to day stuff you have to do. So it's your choice simples. Can see your a strong person too. Calculated plan so yeah I think you will be free in November xx Mark

    • Carla6666
      Carla6666 Tulixs

      Posted

      Thanks, feel really flu like today just need to try get through the day without taking extra xxx
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