Hi everyone,
I've been searching for a similar thread however couldn't find one aligned with my situation. Apologies, if this is a topic that re-circulates.
I have been taking codeine (in the form of co-codomol 30mg codeine/500mg paracetemol tablets) for 3.5 years.
The majority of this time I have had a daily dose of 60mg in one sitting, the highest I have ingested in the one day has been 240mg over 4 doses (I would always dose at 60mg).
So lets say around first 2 years of at 60mg consistently per day, then the last year and a half at on average 60-120mg per day (very rarely any more than that). However in the last 6 weeks I have been averaging (but no more than) 120-180mg per day over 3 doses.
This was initially taken for a injury which I feel I am no longer troubled with to require medication however has gotten out of hand and feel completely dependent to the extent I will take these doses without fail even if in no pain at all. I can admit without doubt that I am 100% dependent/ addicted as they have become such a normal part of my daily life.
I have taken my last dose of 60mg (part of 180mg over today) and have made the decision to stop. My question is, I am fearful of the extent of withdrawal I will endure due to the upped-dosage and length of usage. I realize everyone is different however can you give me some insight at what I should expect with this type of opiate at these doses with my above history?
I am due to start a new job in 5 days, would this be an issue? Also I presume due to the length of usage I would expect some long term psychological effects (PAWS? as Ive read).
Thanks in advance for any replies, they would be much appreciated as I enter this beginning of my recovery.
I've been searching for a similar thread however couldn't find one aligned with my situation. Apologies, if this is a topic that re-circulates.
I have been taking codeine (in the form of co-codomol 30mg codeine/500mg paracetemol tablets) for 3.5 years.
The majority of this time I have had a daily dose of 60mg in one sitting, the highest I have ingested in the one day has been 240mg over 4 doses (I would always dose at 60mg).
So lets say around first 2 years of at 60mg consistently per day, then the last year and a half at on average 60-120mg per day (very rarely any more than that). However in the last 6 weeks I have been averaging (but no more than) 120-180mg per day over 3 doses.
This was initially taken for a injury which I feel I am no longer troubled with to require medication however has gotten out of hand and feel completely dependent to the extent I will take these doses without fail even if in no pain at all. I can admit without doubt that I am 100% dependent/ addicted as they have become such a normal part of my daily life.
I have taken my last dose of 60mg (part of 180mg over today) and have made the decision to stop. My question is, I am fearful of the extent of withdrawal I will endure due to the upped-dosage and length of usage. I realize everyone is different however can you give me some insight at what I should expect with this type of opiate at these doses with my above history?
I am due to start a new job in 5 days, would this be an issue? Also I presume due to the length of usage I would expect some long term psychological effects (PAWS? as Ive read).
Thanks in advance for any replies, they would be much appreciated as I enter this beginning of my recovery.