Withdrawal from codeine - cocodamol 30/500's - Day 2 of cold turkey! | Narcotic (Opioids) Drugs Dependence discussions | Emotional & Mental Health center

Guest over a year ago

Hi,I've also just one off of cocodomol! Day 3 feel like sh*t,it's 2-30 in morning, legs caning, all restless, just can't sleep. We must hang in there, it's got to get better. Good luck. Val xx

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Guest over a year ago

Hi all wud just like to hold my hands up 2 all off u tryna get off thes devil pills!! So hard but thers more to life than thes lil white buggers!! Wish me luck on day 3 ct wuz takin 34 30/500 for 3 years but gradually build up to this crazy amount!!

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Guest over a year ago

Hiya just wundering how u got on wit ur withdrawels hope all endin we'll and not 2 painful!!! 57 hours into cold turkey as I speak wit a 30 a day habbit or shud say ex habbit!!!!!!

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Guest over a year ago

Hi val just wundering how the cold turkey went for u? Did u cum out the otherside

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Guest over a year ago

Hi folks, SWEST here. Can't log in for some reason. Just to give yo a quick update. Had been tapering down leading up till the start of August, but fell off the wagon.
I ended up buying some 30/500. After realising how stupid I had been, I've opted for a quick tapering with the remaining tablets. So yesterday I had 20, today 18, tomorrow 16 and so on and so on. Would I be better stopping altogether or would this quick tapering work better? And does Imodium over the counter work as good as prescribed stuff? Thanks folks S

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Guest over a year ago

Alrite swest all the best on the horrible few days ahead gud luck and stay positive!! I've been takin up to 34 a day for 3 years in now 76 hours in2 cold turkey, my god it's crazy sh*t, daytimes r managable, nite
Times r unbearable, zero slp for 2 days restless legs like u wudnt BELEIVE!! I've took the Imodium and it has helpd!! Just wish a knew how to stop the rest of the withdrawels!! Gudluck

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Guest over a year ago

I am so inspired by reading your post , and now I u deist and some of the problems I've been having In fact I'm In tears reading all this. I have been taking co codomol 30/500 for over ten years but it has only been the last 12 months that I've been taking over 8 a day sometimes 12 a day but before that I only use to take 2 a day and could go 7 days with out them so I know it's only now I'm totally addicted to them. The last few days I've cuts my self down but bloody hell have I started feeling sick and can't eat properly have total acid heart burn and diahorria. I've decided I'm going to cut them totally out even though my doctor has cut down my dose to15/500 and even though I've taken two today I'm determined not to take any more xxx I'm going to keep coming back to this site every day has I have found it enjoyable and heart warming xxxx thank you for all the comments xxx

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Guest over a year ago

I'm on day 3 of complete detox from taking 56 30mg tablets in 2 days then sourcing them from friends and if needed buying solpedeine max from the chemist. I've been prescribed them at maximum dose for at least 13 years.
It is hard but it's also doable. Don't be afraid it won't hurt you and you won't lose the plot. I put my trust in Christ completely. A year ago I went t-total and shortly after gave up smoking. There's no way I could have achieved this without the perfect love of Christ. I don't tell you all this to annoy or bash you around the head with a bible but more to share with you my experiences thus far.
I was emotionally dependant on alcohol and it was causing the people I love to get upset so I asked Jesus to show me what to do..... be careful what you pray for lol because since that prayer as I said I'm a non smoking t-totalling 42 year old woman now into day 3 of codeine detox lol and have never felt stronger. I assure you all I'm telling the truth. I have a headache above my eyes, diarrhea, nausea and constant aching but I'm completely assured that it's all going to be fine. I think those of you whom are doing this alone are very brave but I know I couldn't. I look back at the state the world got me into and then smile up to the heavens for what Jesus has done for me the 5 years I've been a Christian. Please don't let this post upset you , it's not meant to get a reaction it's meant to encourage people towards the truth. Take care all. I really hope you are released from this bondage. God bless xx

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SWEST over a year ago

SWEST here again. Well, I completely patched that plan and dropped down to 8 a day. I would take 6 around 9.30am then take 2 before bedtime. Done this for a couple of days. Even though i was on 30 a day, i think know that i had some stopped my anxiety, which made the sweats worse. I am now back at work, i have no cocodamol left and this is my first day completely off this horrible drug. Feeling quite restless but the fact i am keeping myself busy is helping a bit. Been trying to eat slightly better to help with the 'movements', so banana on toast for my breakfast today. Going for some soup shortly for lunch. This will be my first night with no cocodamol/codeine in like 4 years and i am not looking forward to it - does anyone have some tips on how to get some sleep? I know Boots do 8/500 cocodamol OTC, would it be an idea to buy some but to only use at night time, say for the first few days to help with the sleep? Not planning on taking silly amounts, just the 2 - or would Kalms work better?

SWEST

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Guest over a year ago

Hi SWEST
I commend you for going to work!!!!! But if you're seriously going cold turkey could you get tmrw and Monday off? Apart from the psychological affect on you, the next few days will more than likely involve running back and forth to the loo and a migraine like headache. I don't want to put you off doing this so remember this.... you will be free from this desperate situation. It won't last long. You can do this. God bless

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SWEST over a year ago

Yeah, i've already been to the toilet quite a few times, head is thumping, heart racing - but sweats not as bad as they usually are. Wont be able to have any more time off, i was of last week (when i was supposed to be going cold turkey and relapsed). I work in quite a busy car dealership and commission based so really need to be at work. Last Co-codamaol was taken about 9pm last night. Tonight is my big worry due to the fact i'm probably not going to sleep. I'm determined to get off these as they debt i have found myself in due to ordering them online and the breakdown of my relationship. Even trying to discuss them with my partner before have me anxiety as I couldn't admit I was an addict (to me that was someone dependent on illegal drugs, not being able to function etc etc. I am hopeful that after this weekend most of the headaches and stomach pains will have subsided. I mean, a few days pain for a lifetime without - its not much really.

SWEST

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Guest over a year ago

You're right. The issue you have is being able to remind yourself that when you think it's too much. You're basically a slave to codeine right now. It rules your life and you prioritise it over everyone and everything else.
It's time you asserted your right to be free. I have a feeling you're going to do this.

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Guest over a year ago

Keep goin buddy, it's hard at times but it's sooo doable, day 12 cold turkey tmora for me, still not sleepin too we'll and get the odd few aches but u gotta rise above it n keep goin!! It will get much easier after day 5

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Guest over a year ago

I was doing well none for over 5 days had a strange pain in my stomach really bad and diahorria for over 4 days went to the docs and turned out the pain was a damaged muscle and nothing to do with withdrawal so got to take them again for a few days till the pain goes away lol

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Guest over a year ago

It's a viscous circle wit them devil pills!!! Cums a time wen uve gotta say enuf is enuf like I did, but easier sed than done for sum ppl!! Gudluck

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