co codomol

[kimmi26x]

hey guys im new on here so dunno how it really works like but here goes...ive just been prescribed co codomol for foot pain and ive heard it can be addictive,ive had a history of substance abuse but doc hardly questioned me,do i take it and hope il b ok or get a second opinion?

[pillguy]

FYI

Co-codamol (BAN) is a non-proprietary name used to denote a compound analgesic, a combination of codeine phosphate and paracetamol (acetaminophen). Co-codamol tablets are used for the relief of mild to severe pain.

Seven strengths are available:

8 mg of codeine phosphate per tablet
10 mg of codeine per tablet (in Australia, multiple brands)
20 mg of codeine per tablet (Prontalgine in France, Empacod, South Africa and Zimbabwe)
12.8 mg of codeine phosphate per tablet
15 mg of codeine phosphate per tablet*
30 mg of codeine phosphate per tablet (available in capsules as Tylex, available in tablets/caplets as Solpadol, Kapake and Zapain).
60  mg of codeine phosphate per tablet (Tylenol-4 and generic equivalents)

[mellie4]

I had never heard of that drug before, but I believe it has codeine in it, so yes, it could be addictive.  Personally, I've found many doctors to sort of "not hear" when you talk about substance abuse.  My ex-husband's primary care was always trying to give him scripts of percocets, vicodins, whatever, and when I'd say, "Umm, he's an addict and has liver damage as well," he'd then say, "Oh, well, then maybe we shouldn't give you that."  (He was sober at the time.)  I found it (and he did to) very frustrating.  It was almost like he didn't want to know about it or deal with it.

[LeaAnn807]

Hi kimmi!  Welcome!  If you have had abuse problems in the past, then any narcotic has bigger potential for dependence and addiction.  I guess it depends on how bad your pain is.  In general, I think narcotics should only be used in addicts when they have acute pain like some post surgical pain that they know will go away in a few days.  And even then, you need someone to hold your pills for you. I don't know how bad your pain is.  Only you know that.  BUT.....if you are serious about being clean, get another opinion.  There are non-narcotic meds you could try.

Good luck!