im stopping codiene tommorow anyone like to joi me ????

[jenny06xx]

ive been taking codeine for nearly 6 years now 30mg codeine phosphate started at 2 a day i now take 100 in 3 days then use over the counter nurofen plus to last me through till my next script which i get every 11 days te docs think i take 8 a day!!
i started on these tablets when i was 18 cos i had my gallbladder removed an it left me with chronic and severe diarreaha i couldnt go out at all i was too afraid. these tablets saved my quality of life i have led a lovel mormal life or 6 years until this year i started abusing tem for a buzz im severely constipated all the time i dont go for about 4 weeks at a time i always feel ill an tired an my stomach always hurts..
im stopping these dredded tablets tommorow i have been wanting to for 6 months only now i have the guts and determination to do it i cant live my life running about pharmacys any more for codeine ,,,,,
is there ne1 else out there who would like to join me in doing this or would u like me to post daily about how im getting on?

[momma0608]

hey, for starters... congrats!  i have decided to stop taking narcotics too!  so, if are wanting someone to chat with and share stories or just for support, i am here!!! good luck!!

[ZJILLIAN]

I'm day 25 of codeine wd. I am in Costa Rica and it is easy to get from pharmacies without a prescription. So, I went wild using. This can be done. About the post gallbladder diarrhea: the absolute best cure is a medication whose generic name  is cholestyramine. It is a powder for use in an oral suspension. It comes in 9g pouches of 4 grams cholestyramine resin. It is the drug of choice and works like magic without constipation. I believe it is available (with prescription) in most countries. Ask your doctor.

Codeine turned on me and threw me into a bottomless depression. It is important to get off it. It always makes things worse. Again first 3-4 days the worse, after 10 days you will be much happier after 2 weeks more normal again. It gets better and better.

[Astray]

I'm 20 days clean after 10 years of abusing the same stuff, it can be done.

The amount you were taking is, IMO, likely to lead to a quite painful WD. However, the worst is likely to be over in a few days, like 3 or so so hang tough and DO NOT fold and go to a pharmacy and get more it only means you would have to go through it again.

The N+ you were getting over the counter will be causing a lot of damage as it contains Ibuprofen as well as the codeine. While thats a safer drug than many others long term abuse will tank your liver and GI tract. My liver nearly packed up on me earlier this year - don't let this happen to you!

Good luck!

[PfizerFighter]

No you cannot get tylenol 3 over the counter, not in the US or Canada, but can't speak for any other countries.

[Holliee]

I have a question what is it like Tylenol 3 and you can get over counter kinda confused sorry just wondering.?????

[TakingAction]

Glad to hear that you are going forward with your life.  I also love to hear someone invoke their "guts and determination" to get clean.  That is exactly what it takes.  

This will be a difficult journey.  The initial withdrawl will be like a bad flu accompanied by some anxiety and depression.  But you can count on feeling better in about a week.  Then from there, amazing benefits will start emerging.  I promise you that it will be ok, no matter how awful it might seems while detoxing.  You should inform your doctor about this, as he/she might be helpful in providing any extra support you might need.  This forum is an excellent place to hang around, even on your worst days of withdrawls.  Before long, your life will be back in your control and you will wonder why you ever needed the pills in the first place.  

Take the advice of all these wonderul people here.  We all share your experience and will aid you however possible.  Keep up the posting and good luck to you.

Matt

[IBKleen]

Hi & Welcome,

I am guessing (from what you said) that you are in the UK?

We can't get Codiene like you folks do here in the US.

I am glad to see you doing this and taking charge of your life. Please post and let us know how you are doing. Any questions you have as you go along, please ask.

Hope to see you stick around.