Movemauser
Bluelighter
Hi all
I was kind of hesitant about posting this as I think that many people find codeine a bit of a yawn, but I've found myself unexpectedly in an unusual position!
Just been prescribed a large number of codeine phosphate 3mgs. This is for a back problem which is a bit of a bitch but survivable. I could probably have done with, like, 20 tabs until I get to a physio, but find myself the happy recipient of considerably more! I think the prescribing nurse liked me. Now, despite broad and lengthy experience with various things, I have only tentatively fudged in the opiate/opioid drawer. So this is something a bit new to me. I've had codeine before but only a one-off. The prospect of messing around (which I have already done a bit today) with these, is a bit of a new one one me. I'm cool on dosing - it's more the long-term stuff like withdrawal that I'm wondering about.
I guess my big question is: what sort of tolerance and addiction can I expect? If I have 2-3 days on, how long might I need off for a reset? I expect there's no single answer and a lot of ifs and buts, but ideas and similar experiences would be much appreciated.
I'll just be here watching Pulp Fiction with my itchy legs!
(Why do opiates do that?)
Cheers
D
I was kind of hesitant about posting this as I think that many people find codeine a bit of a yawn, but I've found myself unexpectedly in an unusual position!
Just been prescribed a large number of codeine phosphate 3mgs. This is for a back problem which is a bit of a bitch but survivable. I could probably have done with, like, 20 tabs until I get to a physio, but find myself the happy recipient of considerably more! I think the prescribing nurse liked me. Now, despite broad and lengthy experience with various things, I have only tentatively fudged in the opiate/opioid drawer. So this is something a bit new to me. I've had codeine before but only a one-off. The prospect of messing around (which I have already done a bit today) with these, is a bit of a new one one me. I'm cool on dosing - it's more the long-term stuff like withdrawal that I'm wondering about.
I guess my big question is: what sort of tolerance and addiction can I expect? If I have 2-3 days on, how long might I need off for a reset? I expect there's no single answer and a lot of ifs and buts, but ideas and similar experiences would be much appreciated.
I'll just be here watching Pulp Fiction with my itchy legs!
(Why do opiates do that?)Cheers
D
