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I'm addicted to co-codamol

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Dawn1996
Dawn1996

Hi, I started taking Co-codamol for spd and then it was prescribed for my ibs.

I have been taking between 6-8 tablets daily of 60 mg, I have never abused the drug or over used it in any way however I have found that I am dependant on it. I really wish to get off this drug, I want to go back to a time where I don't need to use it.

I can control my ibs with other drugs and it's shocking how much my body craves it. If I don't take it, I get awful restless legs, sweats and flu like symptoms.

I'm waiting for a phone call from the doctor to see what they recommend me to do, but what has everyone else done. Do you cut cold turkey or cut down.

Im angry that the addiction was never explained to me and that my body is so dependant on it regardless of the fact that I've never over used the drug whatsoever.

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  • Louise2428
    Louise2428 Dawn1996

    Posted

    Hi Dawn

    You’ve come to the right place. Everyone is so supportive on here!! 

    Are your tablets 30mg codeine each of 60mg each? Just trying to figure out your daily dose of codeine. 

    With regards to what you should do, I guess it depends on what you really want to do and what you think your body can handle. 

    I didn’t go CT but I did a very fast taper.....went from 12 tablets on a Friday (nurofen plus) to only having 2 the following Monday (what’s that....3 days). 

    My biggest fear was the withdrawal. Especially the anxiety part as I already have generalised anxiety. 

    Did you hear from your Dr? 

    • Dawn1996
      Dawn1996 Louise2428

      Posted

      Hi Louise,

      I'm currently on the third day of going cold turkey, I was taking two 30mg as prescribed. I didnt even realise it was an addiction until I stopped taking it one day due to running out and I was very ill and a soon as I took the Co codamol, I was a right as rain.

      I'm also worried bout the lasting anxiety effects. I've recently been hospitalised due to my mental health and I'm worried that this will make it worst so far, I've had very little symptoms. I'm quite achy and got a headache but still functioning xx

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