RE: Solpadeine Addiction
Hiya! Yeah Im good thanks. How about you?
Woke up early this morning tossing and turning afteronly 5 hours sleep and have the usual headache today but could be worse. Still plodding along!
Did you find it really difficult to even get out of bed for the first few days? Even though I'm just restlessly lying there I can't get my ass out of bed!
The one thing i have noticed though is the sudden change in hunger. I am constantly hungry! I used to take the tablets when I was hungry and leave it an hour so that I got the best 'buzz' on an empty stomach and they would often stop my appetite and I'd just not bother to eat. Now, once Im atually out of bed, I just eat eat eat!!
RE: Solpadeine Addiction
Hiya hun im fine thanks. The eating could be just replacing and refulling the receptors, i think it is common. Im givin git 3 months then diet (yet again ). Getting out of bed is a terrible struggle the first few days (dependant on dosage and length of time). I am suffering with osteo whichis no fun right now, but il get through it. oncewe move im changing GP and getting some pain management. Im pleased your ok.Take care of you and remember im here if you need support. jaxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
RE: Solpadeine Addiction
Hi Bloke how are you feeling today hun jaxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi, I'm a drug worker and have worked with OTC 'addicts' many times over the years.
if you are taking an opiate based medication (codine) you can get prescribed and a gentle reduction programme with counselling support from your local prescribing drug project.
one of the problems with many OTc meds is they are highly toxic both to the liver and stomach and sometimes people do not approach services untill they have serious problems, if you are having problems please seek support NOW.
always eat before taking any thing like nurofenplus etc as this can protect the stomach a bit.
it is possible to come off of opiates gently with support and your local drug project can offer this in STRICTEST CONFIDENCE no one need ever know you attended (unless you are someone who prescribes medication then there are ethical issues)
pain managment is a field that has developed considerably of late so once again seek help.
solpadeine discontinued in chemists
hi there everyone not sure if anyone else has noticed but where i live in n.e lincolnshire you cant buy solpadeine dissolvable anymore in our local chemist,ive been taking solpadol on and off for 10yrs now due to womens probs now my gp wont give me the dissolvable ones she says the computer wont let her perscribe them so i got normal tablets,so off i went to my chemist to buy some co-codomol and they taken them off the shelfs along with solpadeine whats happening i cant find anything on the internet or solpadeines website about this first my gp cant issue dissolvables now 3 chemist i know dont sell them either anyone help?
Hi Ladylee
replying to your enquiry - as a prescriber, and hubby of a solpadeine user.
Firstly, the computer 'excuse' - clinical systems in the surgery ( eg EMIS, Vision ) are only following what they are programmed to do; there is no ban on prescribing cocodamol soluble, and we all have old fashioned prescription pads :023: to actually write on if we so choose.
In the pharmacies, it is company policy which you are meeting. In my area of London, Lloyd's pharmacy will only sell a maximum of 32 solpadeine plus - and may baulk if they think you look shifty! What must be remembered is although this thread has been mainly about codeine addiction, there has been a big crackdown on obtaining paracetamol owing to the risk in overdose. In susceptible individuals, as few as 20 x 500mg paracetamol may have serious effects on the liver ( see here for more details ). coproxamol has been withdrawn completely, even though for many elderly arthritics it was the only medication which gave relief, and the reason was overdose risk again.
the earlier advice to get professional help from local drug misuse team with supported withdrawal and counselling would be a better route than desperately seeking solpadeine 🙂 - you know you're worth it!
love & light - Doq xx
solpadeine discontinued in chemists
hi there,getting back to the discontinued solubles (dissolvables) im not the only one in lincs who have been stopped from having them an elderly friend of mine has recently been stopped from having the fizzy ones but has been given solpadol tablets insted like me and shes at a different gp to me,and as for chemist in my area they have stopped the solubles altogether as of last week no 100 co-codamols nor 60/34/16 solpadeines in fizzy type,the reason im so annoyed at this is because i cant take anti-inflammortries of any kind due to anaphalaxtic shock and taking normal tablets make me gag,and quite frankly id rather take 8mg solubles from a chemist than 30mg solpadol tablets from the gp,im not going to deny ive been using them for a good 10yrs now on and off and maybe i am addicted in some way but would still rather take lower dose fizzy than higher dose tablets that must go for something,i even begged my gyne for an operation to rid me of all pain so i dont have to reley on painkillers all the time but no go,so where do i go from here i even tried suppositories for the pain but had an allergic reaction to them,the chemist in question are lloyds,broadburn,asda neither sell fizzy of any size box only capluts and tablets thanx ladylee
Hi Ladylee,
Look, you need to see your GP and explain your addiction problem as well as your pain needs. There is a good reason or these tablets being made less available - Paracetamol is dangerous to your health when taken day in, day out....especially if you are taking multiple doses.It can affect your Liver function and have serious consequences or your health.
And your addiction to codeine nees to be addressed sooner rather than later...see your GP and explain your situation. She will be able to prescribe something to help your pain which will not further your addiction or send you into anaphylaxis. She will be able to help you with any withdrawals you have and help you get the addiction help you need. Please do take action now to help yourself, as Doq said, "youre worth it!" : )
Blessings,
Shine
Hi everyone, I'm a newbie and a solphadine addict for 20 years.
I only take disolvable as I cannot swallow pills.
I eventually told my doctor and she was very helpful but now thinks I have cut down on them, I haven't.
Where I live I can sometimes buy two boxes of 32 at a time.
I am wary of trying cold turkey but would like to try taking only one tablet instead of the usual two at a time.
I also agree that it has links to ocd as I always sit still for ten mins after taking it - an excuse maybe to just sit and do nothing?
hey ppl
just wanting some advice as ive been a solpadeine addict from the age of about 14 (im now 18) and i really think i need to get off it now. i have cut down considerably from around 25 tablets a day to now 3 or 4 a day, with what was reasonable ease but havent yet tried to get off it completely. so i was wondering if anyone here has either gone cold turkey or knows somebody that has. i have decided im going to try and stop tonight so a quick reply would be much appreciated as i may go crazy in a few days time lol
You may find EFT useful for self-help when trying to kick a habit - you can download loads of free info on www.emofree.com, including case studies of working with addictions and a 79 page manual.
Masha
Hi I am a new member and dependant on Solpadeine for around 6 years, initally taking them for chronic back pain and migraine headaches. I am now determined to kick this habit. I have been taking 8 to 10 soluable tabs per day, sometimes more, I took 2 at 1 o'clock yesterday, through the night I experienced stomach cramps and restless legs. I intended to take none today, but read on another website that sudden withdrawal is dangerous and could lead to Status epelipticus. So a took one tablet at 9am this morning, as I work nights and am alone in the house all day. Has anyone gone through this on their own and been successful? I am prepared to put up with normal withdrawal symptoms, but the seizures frighten me! Angie 12
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I have dealt with some addictions (I dont deal with alcohol) and frequently there is an OCD link.
After gaining referral wit the GP, when I have worked with people who have vary addictions, from Ibuprofen, Solpadeine and vary pain killers and anti depressants, as long as there are back up facilities form the GP then we have usually had good results.
The main which has come up for a lot of my clients has been that there is a feeling of being upsupported without it. Additionally, most of the people I worked with all have elements of OCD in the behaviour and when I have address the problem like an OCD problem, then it has had good results.
When you remove something, there has to be something to replace it, its like leaving a hole so if you are thinking of coming off you must make sure there is something else you can do, be involved in, take part in - instead.
I wish I could be more constructively help but please always consult your GP if you are seeking outside help and let them know what you doing and who you are going to. That practitoner should then make contact with your GP to make sure there is additional support and keep them updated at all times.
Not sure if any of this helps.
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Hi
My story of becoming addicted to painkillers containing codeine started in 2005. I pulled a muscle in my back at work and was carted off to hospital where I was given co-codamols & anti-inflammatories.
These worked great to kill the pain in my back but after a while I was taking the co-codamols because of the euphoric feeling they gave me even when my back had healed completely.
On & off over a 3 year period I've obtained co-codamols from my Dr by saying I've had a muscle strain in my back, when I've not had co-codamols I've been taking Nurofen Plus.
I've reached the point where to get the euphoric feeling I need to take at least 17 co-codamols in one sitting, so basically I want to quit before I end up with serious internal damage - or worse.
I tried once before to stop altogether and found that the withdrawal symptoms consisted of intense diorreah, stomach cramps, insomnia and an inibility to remain still while in bed at night.
Yesterday I took a total of 12 Solpadeine Plus (8/500) tablets throughout the day & night which seemed to greatly reduce the withdrawal symptoms.
Today, after having read Blokes post regarding the Paramol pills I'm going to buy a 32 pack and see if they can remove the worst of the withdrawal symptoms - I'm particulary keen to give the Paramol a try as they don't contain the same type of codeine as found in Co-codamol & Nurofen Plus.
I'll post posts daily to let you know if the Paramol approach works.