PAINKILLERS...Do you live with them, or can't you live without them?!
Question:
PAINKILLERS...Do you live with them, or can't you live without them?
I am struggling to get off the codeine/paracetamol 30/500, my GP prescribes me since 1994, for endometriosis.
I've tried cutting the dose slowly, but need the pain relief, I suspect I am more 'dependent' on them than 'addicted'.
HELP!?
3 weeks ago
Thanks so much for your information, at least I'm not alone by any means going through this...ashamed as I am for letting it get this far.
Answers:
Cut down the dose yourself, but very, very slowly, and replace it with something else like caffine. Your body has been taking the drug over many years and has adapted to it and expects it, so weaning off it will be very difficult. First step is mental victory; you're neither dependent or addicted, but you're in control of the situation to a point. Go for herbal and natural remedies, and maybe try something new like acupuncture.