1. Community
  2. Brain and nerves
  3. Codeine and Paracetamol (Co-codamol)

I really need help now

Posted , 7 users are following.

debbie76400
debbie76400

Hi I really need to talk about this. I’ve been taking co-codamol for near on 20 years. I’m now up to 16/18 tablets a day I use the effervescent ones it’s getting to a point now I’m driving miles to find chemists cause all my local ones are now starting to question me. Yet they still sell them me I have people I work with buying them me. I’m in so much pain with my stomach and lower back each day I walk round in a haze yet if I don’t have 2  every hour I’m shaky. I just want to stop need to stop before they kill me. The way I have to hide them from my family lie I’m a 54 year old women I should t be living like this how how Can I get of them cold turkey I’ve tried and I Carnot seen to cut down 

2 likes, 18 replies

18 Replies

Prev
  • anna_34674
    anna_34674 debbie76400

    Posted

    Hi,

    I really sympathise as I'm addicted to codeine.

    I went to a drug and alcohol clinic and they helped so much.

    Tomorrow I am on detox and lofexidine which helps minimise withdrawal although it will still be rough.

    I will then be placed on an opiate blocker ,this will mean that if I take an opiate I will end up on the floor in pain in seconds. It's kind of a security thing.

    Please you need to seek help. I have lost custody of my son until I'm off this.

    The people at the drug and alcohol clinic will help you, they deal with far worse. The fact it's a 20 year addiction will mean you need help.

    It's not just the physical addiction but also the psychological addiction.

    Please even talk to your GP. They will help you.

    Good luck xx

Back to top
Prev

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.