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DIHYDROCODEINE
by Mark, Dec 14, 1999 12:00AM
MY WIFE HAS JUST HAD HEPATITUS C AND FINISHED A COURSE
OF DRUGS IN AUGUST. HAD BLOOD TEST RESULTS TODAY AND SHE
IS ALL CLEAR. SHE HAS ALSO BEEN TAKING DIHYDROCODEINE
FOR PAIN FOR WELL OVER 18 MONTHS. SHE HAS TRIED TO STOP
BUT SAYS THE PAIN COMES BACK. THE DOCTOR JUST GIVES IN
AND PRESCRIBES MORE.YESTERDAY I NEEDED SOMETHING FROM
HER BAG AND SHE RUSHED TO IT BEFORE I COULD HOWEVER I
SAW THE BOTTLE. LATER I DISCOVERED SHE HAD 60 30MG
PILLS. COULD PAIN BE PSYCOSYMATIC AND WHAT ARE SIDE
EFFECTS.IS HYDROCODONE THE SAME. WHERE CAN I GET HELP
IN ENGLAND.
OF DRUGS IN AUGUST. HAD BLOOD TEST RESULTS TODAY AND SHE
IS ALL CLEAR. SHE HAS ALSO BEEN TAKING DIHYDROCODEINE
FOR PAIN FOR WELL OVER 18 MONTHS. SHE HAS TRIED TO STOP
BUT SAYS THE PAIN COMES BACK. THE DOCTOR JUST GIVES IN
AND PRESCRIBES MORE.YESTERDAY I NEEDED SOMETHING FROM
HER BAG AND SHE RUSHED TO IT BEFORE I COULD HOWEVER I
SAW THE BOTTLE. LATER I DISCOVERED SHE HAD 60 30MG
PILLS. COULD PAIN BE PSYCOSYMATIC AND WHAT ARE SIDE
EFFECTS.IS HYDROCODONE THE SAME. WHERE CAN I GET HELP
IN ENGLAND.
Post Comment
traumatic neuroma some 5 years ago. Since then
I have been on dihydrocodeine. Initially a small
dosage of 1 20mg tablett every 4 hrs controlled
the chronic pain however with time I had to increase the dosage
and find combinations to control the persistent pain.
1 Aspirin & 2 Dihydrocodeins 40mg & 1 pint lager
work faster (painrelief within 20-25 mins as opposed to 1-1.5 hr)
than for example 6 Dihydrocodeins 40mg.
I am self dosing. This means I adjust the intake
in accordance to the level of pain.
As far as addiction is concerned, I have taken the drug for
5 years now and at times when I am painfree
I do not use any analgeatic. Although I seem to have a
slightly addictive nature, caffeine, nicotine and alcohol
I do not seem to have become addicted to Dihydrocodeine.
To the contrary I do not even miss the drog in my
painfree periods which can sometimes last up to 2-3 month
at a time.
There is good reference about the drug in:
THE CHALLENGE OF PAIN, by Ronald Melzack and
Patrick Wall, published by Penguin Books 1988
Hope this helped a bit
Robert
This sounds very familiar to me. i admit I am not au fait with the long term effects of using dihydrocodeine continuously from a medical perspective, however can tell you something from my own experience. I have been on this drug on and off for almost 8 months, and it is definitely habit forming, I was taking it for low back pain and I am amazed my doctor presribed it for me considering my past problems with drug addiction. I also was hiding it in my bag and taking it when no-one was around. 2 1/2 days ago I disposed of my pills because I have become sick with a viral infection, which I put down to being run down and exhausted, as dihydrocodeine gives me extra energy so I was just taking more and more as I became dependent. Today I went to my doctor and told her to put a note on my medical record that I should not be prescribed this drug again. Already the addict side of me is regretting it, as I am experiencing withdrawal (slight nausea, loss of appetite, restlessness and irritibility) but I know I have done the right thing long term. I would advise you to chat to your wife about the long term health damage that can be done by continuous use, even if it is just psychological dependence it is bad enough. I really think doctors should do better checks on patients before prescribing this medicine. it is true that my back pain comes back when I stop taking it, but I am seeing a physiotherapist for treatment for this, and there are less addictive painkillers available, which, along with a course of treatment to follow up the root cause of the pain, should be much safer than continuing to take dihydrocodeine. Hope this helps.
Welcome to the forum,
You have posted on an old post. Click on post a question at the top and start over, people may miss this one.
I cant give you much advice on what to do....w/d's do usualluy peak at day 3, is there any chance you can take a couple of days off work?
Plenty hot baths and vitamins may help somewhat.
Try reposting and others may be able to offer more guidance.
Take care
You too!