Can I replace codeine with tramadol?

[PinkBump2022]

I’m on holiday and have been running low on codeine. I’m on 4 per day off the dr but our flights were all delayed so I’m going to run out by the last day. There is a pharmacy here that sells tramadol. I read it’s similar to codeine. Anyone know who’s taken both of tramadol will take away all the symptoms codeine does that I get when I miss a dose?

[boymama82]

Please don't take tramadol! I put a post on about it the other day it's evil and nothing like codeine! It made me an absolute zombie but worse still was that I was instantly hooked and if I didn't take it got flu like symptoms

[GreenFingersWouldBeHandy]

You really need professional medical here. Both are really addictive.

[Namenic]

tramadol is known to have more side effects and can have unpredictable effects as boymama said. Seek medical advice (do u have travel insurance?)

[Pepperama]

Really bad experience with Tramadol here, they’re not the same at all. Can you widen the gap between your doses slightly to eek out/try minimise withdrawal? For the next trip abroad to places where you cannot easily access medical help, it’d be best to take at least 3 days spare medication.

[PinkBump2022]

The country I’m in are very strict and said I could only bring in the exact amount I needed and it had to be stated in a letter by the dr