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To ask how long withdrawal lasts?

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Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 11:37

So for some bizarre reason I have gained a bit of a habit buying Cocodamol and Nurofen plus. It got to a point where my stomach was starting to hurt and realised I was upping my dose so I have decided to nip this in the bud. Yesterday I took 2, this morning I have took 2 and had some diarrhoea (sorry tmi) I felt they helped calm me down after my divorce but in reality they didn’t and I will be so glad and proud to be free of this

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Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 11:48

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 16/06/2025 11:47

I wouldn't yet.
Codeine needs to be dropped very gradually.
You're at risk if you do it too quickly.

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I have read that opioid withdrawal although unpleasant. It isn’t dangerous, I would rather get the withdrawal out the way if I’m honest.

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 16/06/2025 11:47

Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 11:45

Yes. My stomach did start to hurt but since I have reduced them it is getting better. I have only took 2 for the past 2 days and not suffered massively so maybe I can drop to zero?

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I wouldn't yet.
Codeine needs to be dropped very gradually.
You're at risk if you do it too quickly.

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Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 11:47

Mrsttcno1 · 16/06/2025 11:46

How long were you taking them for OP?

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It’s been about a year I think, but I noticed I started increasing the dose about 2
months ago and I’ve realised this has to stop

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Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 11:46

So I was taking 2x Solpadeine max and 2 x Nurofen plus 3 times a day.

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Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 11:44

I was taking about 10-12 a day and realised what the hell am I doing this for. It’s bizarre how something over the counter can be so addictive but I am very strong willed and have decided enough is enough.

How long were you taking them for OP?

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Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 11:45

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 16/06/2025 11:40

Hi there!
I found it took a good eight weeks to free myself of them.

You can ask your doctor for help in reducing the dose safely. How many were you taking each day?

It's the ibuprofen in nurofen plus that can cause problems. That can cause reflux and stomach trouble.

Yes. My stomach did start to hurt but since I have reduced them it is getting better. I have only took 2 for the past 2 days and not suffered massively so maybe I can drop to zero?

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Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 11:44

I was taking about 10-12 a day and realised what the hell am I doing this for. It’s bizarre how something over the counter can be so addictive but I am very strong willed and have decided enough is enough.

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Scunthorpee · 16/06/2025 11:42

Hoardasurass · 16/06/2025 11:39

You need to talk to your Dr asap opioid addiction is a serious matter that should be delt with by medical professionals and counselling

I’d rather not to go my Doctor if I can help it

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 16/06/2025 11:40

Hi there!
I found it took a good eight weeks to free myself of them.

You can ask your doctor for help in reducing the dose safely. How many were you taking each day?

It's the ibuprofen in nurofen plus that can cause problems. That can cause reflux and stomach trouble.

Mrsttcno1 · 16/06/2025 11:39

How long it lasts and how difficult it will be will entirely depend on how many you were taking, and for how long.

If you were only taking 4 a day for 3 weeks then it will be very different to if you were taking 15 a day for 12 months.

Hoardasurass · 16/06/2025 11:39

You need to talk to your Dr asap opioid addiction is a serious matter that should be delt with by medical professionals and counselling