Hi All,
I managed to get 10 years clean through 12 fellowships. However, over the past 8 months things changed. I will offer a brief description.
I became very sore around the gum area and was in absolute agony, eventually went to the Dr's and was prescribed a huge box of zapain (30/500) Codeine and Paracetamol, 200 tablets if I remember correctly. Being an addict I ended up taking a few at a time and steadily built up until the box was gone and since then I have been taking approx 300mg of Codeine a day. I work full time so can't just go cold turkey, and find it hard to taper as I always say I'll drop down tomorrow etc etc etc.
What I would like to know if anyone is kind enough to share with me is how long does a codeine withdrawal last? The Codeine I'm taking is standard over the counter stuff (I assume about 10-14 days, not 100% sure though). And also does Loperamide actually work? (although I understand it may for some and might not for others, I'm just after a general consensus). Finally, how much Loperamide should I be taking to avoid the side effects of withdrawals from 300mg codeine a day (I also understand this will be different for many reasons, just after a general consensus, or personal experiences). Or any other good alternatives to help that I can get hold of inn the UK.
I am 5'10" and about 160lbs if that helps.
I am in a desperate state, on the verge of losing my marriage if I dont sort myself out and get back to where I was - so any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
BTW - this is my first post, so be gentle!
Thank-you
I managed to get 10 years clean through 12 fellowships. However, over the past 8 months things changed. I will offer a brief description.
I became very sore around the gum area and was in absolute agony, eventually went to the Dr's and was prescribed a huge box of zapain (30/500) Codeine and Paracetamol, 200 tablets if I remember correctly. Being an addict I ended up taking a few at a time and steadily built up until the box was gone and since then I have been taking approx 300mg of Codeine a day. I work full time so can't just go cold turkey, and find it hard to taper as I always say I'll drop down tomorrow etc etc etc.
What I would like to know if anyone is kind enough to share with me is how long does a codeine withdrawal last? The Codeine I'm taking is standard over the counter stuff (I assume about 10-14 days, not 100% sure though). And also does Loperamide actually work? (although I understand it may for some and might not for others, I'm just after a general consensus). Finally, how much Loperamide should I be taking to avoid the side effects of withdrawals from 300mg codeine a day (I also understand this will be different for many reasons, just after a general consensus, or personal experiences). Or any other good alternatives to help that I can get hold of inn the UK.
I am 5'10" and about 160lbs if that helps.
I am in a desperate state, on the verge of losing my marriage if I dont sort myself out and get back to where I was - so any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
BTW - this is my first post, so be gentle!
Thank-you

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