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Coming off cocodomol 30/500 and ibuprofen & codeine 12.8mg

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Latchy
Latchy

i have found a UK based online Dr that is willing to prescribe me codeiene phosphate tablets. My idea is to taper the dose myself  and replace the cocodomol 30/500 and Nurofen plus with these instead and come off them gradually. I can't go cold turkey, I've tried and the withdrawals are the most significant problem. My dr did this once before so I am going to follow the same tapering process. When I am down to 0mg I will ask my gp for a non opioid based strong pain killer for my 6 herniated spinal discs. It's going to cost overall far less than I am spending on packets of Nurofen plus. Feeling very determined to do this for good his time.

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 Latchy

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    Hello Latchy. How are you this morning? Did you sleep ok? 
    • Latchy
      Latchy Jan999

      Posted

      Hi Matron. Slept brilliantly. Been to Drs and all stocked up. Had to lie to get my next 6 weeks of meds. Feeling relieved now though.

       

    • Jan999
      Jan999 Latchy

      Posted

      So pleased you slept well, I know you were worried about that. Don't blame you for telling a few porkies to get your meds though. We've all done it. Take care 
  • nicola27201
    nicola27201 Latchy

    Posted

    Have you tried to speak to your own doctor about a drug therepy programme to get off the codiene I've read through the chat but got confused by online doctors as for me that's opening a can of worms.I had battled a long time with codiene addiction and not had codiene since the 13th of January due to a drug therepy programme and honestly I haven't had an easy time with this new medication but I wouldn't look at codiene twice now since I've managed this long. Longest I've been off codiene in 8 years. I hope you find relief from the withdrawl soon as it's a horrible thing
    • Latchy
      Latchy nicola27201

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      Hi Nicola. I came off codeine once before on a rehabilitation programme, unfortunately I started taking it again when my back was so painful. My Dr just gives me 112 tablets every fortnight. I hate this addiction and wished there was a strong none opioid painkiller that worked. I'm determined to come off it this time by tapering my dose like I did in rehab.
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