Co-Dydramol vs. Tramadol?

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I've been on Co-Dydramol (Dihydrocodeine and Paracetamol) 30/500mg tablets for a few weeks now and my GP said that the next step up is Tramadol. I take them for fibro pain and they do take the edge off quite a bit but I still have quite a lot of pain. Is Tramadol stronger than Co-Dydramol by a lot or just a bit? Sorry to ask but I couldn't find much information about it.

Also Co-Dydramol tends to make me quite drowsy which I don't like during the day. Does Tramadol do this too? I've never been on it obviously. Thank you a lot if you can help x

This is a link to the NHS guidance on pain management for fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Your GP should be following this, and I would have expected medication advice to come from the specialist who diagnosed you.

www.nbt.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/Pathway

I switched gps not too long ago and I've only seen him twice, so I just figured he was building up my medication to see what works for me. Thank you for the link! x