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Going cold turkey from codiene, can anyone help?

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nic59108
nic59108

I have been taking codiene or cocodamol prescription strength for 8 years now, for unexplained joint pain. At the start I would only take one or two here and there, but slowly over time I went up to 8 a day. Over the past year I have suffered a trauma, and my in take of these tablets has gone to 20, sometimes 30 a day. When my script for codiene runs out, I buy solpediene max to get my to my next script. I'm so ashamed of myself. I have engaged in talking therapy & take venlafaxine for depression & severe anxiety, but I am an expert at hiding my codiene addiction so it has never been picked up on. Ive tried tapering but as soon as anxiety takes over I'm popping 4 pills in one go just to calm down. I know I need to make this stop because it's contributing to my mental health problems. I have decided to go cold turkey, I have no pills in the house. At the moment I just feel tired, my mood is very low and I have a slight headache.

I would really appreciate it if anyone reading this who can relate or has overcome cold turkey would share their story & advice with me. I'm feeling lost and scared right now.

Xx

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  • nic59108
    nic59108

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    Thank you everyone for your advice and comments. You were right cold turkey wasn't a good move . I lasted 48 hours with only a headache as physical symptom. The depression however was terrible. I could barely concentrate on anything, all I wanted to do was cry and stay in bed. I can't do this as I have a little boy to look after who is my absolute world. I'm taking 30mg pure codiene again and my venlafaxine has been increased. I wish I had never been given these tablets

    • Carolineq8
      Carolineq8 nic59108

      Posted

      You need to taper down very slowly but see your GP about putting a plan in place, if done correctly you really shouldn't feel withdrawals, also you need to find out what is causing your pain maybe ask to be referred to a rheumatologist 💖

    • ihavenonickname
      ihavenonickname nic59108

      Posted

      slow taper...and whoever gave you these should be helping you.

      don't quit trying

      hugs

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