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by urbaap, Oct 12, 2001 12:00AM
respected sir/mam,

i m a 23 yrs male. for the last few months i got habbitual to a cough syrup, named corex(brand name: phizer; composition: chloropheniramine maleate, codeine phosphate. now i have quit my habbit completely, but i want to know about the effects it should have left in my body. what r the forthcoming problems for me in future.

i shall be thankful to you.

yours sincerely,

honey.

Member Comments (55)

by Thomas, Oct 12, 2001 12:00AM
To: urbap
If you just quit, you should expect some withdrawal discomfort from the Codeine. Codeine is an opiate, so withdrawal symptoms will be consistent with opiate withdrawal. They include hot/cold sweats, muscle aches in the limbs, diahrea, insomnia, lack of energy, clumsiness, yawning. You're fortunate because you chose a cough syrup with a fairly small concentration of codeine, so your habit is probably not too large. This means your withdrawal symptoms may not be as severe as some of us go through. You should expect the most discomfort in the first 2-3 days, after which the symptoms will begin to subside. You can combat the diahrea with Imodium, the muscle aches with lots of hot baths or jacuzzis.



I have a complete "recipe" for opiate withdrawal and recovery which I'll send to you if you want it. If so, contact me at:



***@****



Thomas

by May, Oct 12, 2001 12:00AM
To: urbaap
I don't know much about cough syrups.  I know that when I had taken some in the past for pnemonia (sp) it just made me sleep. But please listen to Thomas' advice.  I am so new to this that I feel it wouldn't be right to give you any other advice.  It's only been three days for me.  But everyone here has been so wonderful to me.  So please continue to write.

by GJ, Oct 12, 2001 12:00AM
Hello! (can't recall your name, "thread starter person" I'll call you ;-))



My advice on what "might" happen to you is pretty limited, but I'm guessing Thomas is right. My question is: are (or WERE) you taking it to induce hallucinations? If that's the case, here's a bit of my personal history with taking cough medication for such purposes:



When I was 16-17 years old, being the young naïve soul that I was, I heard that taking large amounts of Coricidin Cough Tablets (a cough/cold suppressant for ppl with high blood pressure) would make me hallucinate and "see really cool stuff". Later I found out that the active ingredient involved is called "dextromethorphan hydrobromide" (check for this on the bottle or box of whatever you're taking). So on 4 or 5 occasions, I did it, with an average quantity of 16 pills taken ALL AT ONCE! On one fateful try, I took 24 tablets, and what followed was, to make a long story short, a brush with death! Convulsing, muscle spasms, hideous (indescribable) hot-cold sensations and skin-crawls, seeing everything move in slow-mo or "frames", at least an hour and ½ STRAIGHT, if not more, of vomiting (much of which was just bile), basically imagine being in hell with satan and all his evil whores and VOILA you're there!



So if you are quitting this (and were taking it for those reasons) then that is the best choice you could possibly make! I imagine that there will be some withdrawals, but most likely they will be relatively mild compared to, say, WD from an opiate or benzodiazepine. Expect some discomfort and almost definitely a sleepless night or two, but nothing out-of-this-world bad. Take care and good luck!



GJ

by Milo, Oct 12, 2001 12:00AM
To: urbaap
Hi, and welcome. A lot of what will happen depends on how much you've been taking. It sounds like you may have been taking relatively small amounts but for a long time. My best advice is to listen to Thomas and follow his "recipe" -- it has helped countless people here. Please feel free to write again, share more information, or ask for whatever help we can give you! Sincerely, Milo

by PHILLYCHAD, Oct 12, 2001 12:00AM
Hey guys!



(sorry thread starter guy,I have nothing to add)



I just wanted to let you guys know that everything is "cool" with me. The funny thing is that I finially got sick of the drugs. I have been clean now for awhile. OK, so it's only been a week! The point is that I am sick and tired of the "game". I want to lead a normal life. I want to be able to wake up and look forward to the day without thinking about using. I don't know what happend but about a week ago I just stopped thinking about using. I mean it enters my mind throught the day but the point is that I can now go without it. I was just wondering if it could be possible that a person like myself could one day say "enough is enough" and just quit?    Chad

by Frank Lee, Oct 12, 2001 12:00AM
To: Urbaap
You've come though a short-term, albiet scary,  addiction. Count your blessings. Most of us answering your post have bee abusing drugs for decades. You have your whole life in front of you. Learn from this. Take a deep breath and believe us, getting high simply on the joys of life will serve you well. Stay away from drugs. It’s a recreation few can afford and no one needs. Feel free to come back here for advice. We are your friends but we have a long history of abuse (at least I do). Don't end up like this. Take your sobriety and make it a habit. Each day is a gift - what will you do with it today?



What we will all do with this precious gift of life today - be numb or awake?



You have a second chance, go for it.



Peace,



Frankie lee

by Thomas, Oct 13, 2001 12:00AM
To: Chad from Philly
Splendid to hear from my old friend! Sounds like you've made progress in the hardest place to do so -- the mind. I help people almost every day with the physical aspects of withdawal but I feel helpless when it comes to the everyday mind cravings and depression. You know, you might be able to ride this momentum by getting through withdrawal and then finding a good psycotherapist (the non-prescribing kind) to talk to. Find the right man or lady, and you can achieve almost anything. In AA and NA they call your statement "sick and tired of feeling sick and tired." Who knows, this might be that change you've waiting for. Good look to you Chad. I don't have to tell you what to expect from withdrawal



If you need the recipe or just want to talk, you know Chad that I am always happy to hear from one of my good friends, bad or good, threatening or welcoming -- we've been through a lot together, my friend. Let me know if I can help.



Thomas

by PHILLYCHAD, Oct 13, 2001 12:00AM
To: tom
AGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! I just posted like three pages to you and got booted! I am so freakin' pissed!!!



Oh well, what can I do? I'll sum it all up again before I kill someone!



1. I am starting to go back to NA

2. I might be joining the Army!

3. I agree with your theroy on the white coats!

4. I need a shrink STAT!



What better way to quit dope then a little boot camp!

A friend of mine was teasing me the other day and handed me a bottle of oxy's.....I shook the bottle and pictured eating one and threw up all over his car! What the hell was that all about?



Talk soon, Chad



Oh yeah, I even started collecting coins again after a ten year drug induced break.......

by cindi, Oct 13, 2001 12:00AM
To: CHAD
HEY  MY MAIN LITTLE DUDE....Good for you,,,some people can just get sick of it,,I know several who just said **** it and that was that.....we get to a point where we are drained,,,emotionally, physically and financially....getting clean is easier than staying clean but i think you know that....I thought you were going to nursing school?  are you?  Chad  I am so proud of you...for everything but your honesty is what make me the most proud of you,,,you know I care and I am here for you and Deb.....I love the both of you             cin

by Witchywoman, Oct 13, 2001 12:00AM
To: Chad and everyone
Hey there Chad! Glad to see you posting again. I wondered what was up with you and was hoping you were doing ok.



I can really relate to the "being sick of it" frame of mind. That was were I had gotten to when I finally decided it was time to get clean.  



I"m coming up on 2 months clean, and have not felt this good in years and years. I wake up with energy. I call my friends! I am back at work and clear headed and feel so damn grateful all the time for this gift of the path of recovery. I send you all the strength, love and support you may need to keep following your path towards the light, as Wiz would say.



I've not been able to post as much since going back to work, and I miss you guys so much!  I just don't have the time I did all this summer, when I was lying down on the couch recovery from my surgery and on the forum all the time, checking in and doing all I could to get myself well, and give as much as I could to others.



I'm still here, just won't be able to be as frequently vocal as before.



Anyone is welcome to email me anytime  ***@****



lots of love to you all,

WW

by cindi, Oct 14, 2001 12:00AM
To: WW and everyone
OK  My husband is having a streak of bad luck   he went to florida to find a job so we can move  he found three....problem....on the way to florida he brokE some kind 0f spring in his wheel...got it fixed.....then his radiator had a leak.....got that fixed....left my dads house today , blew a hose from the engine block to the water pump,,,,,so he is stranded On I 75 in florida for 3 hours tilL mY dad gets there with a new hose...WW>>>  WE NEED SOME GOOD POSITIVE ENERGY FROM YOU  THANKS     love you all

by Witchywoman, Oct 14, 2001 12:00AM
To: Cindi
Consider it done Cindi...sending magick sparkles of luck and light and *safety* your way, and your husband's way.



Dang, what a drag!!!!  I hope the matter gets smoothed out soon.

Hopefully the bumps will pass and you'll be settled into a better situation in no time.



lots of love,

WW

by cindi, Oct 14, 2001 12:00AM
To: WW
your magick sparkels worked  my dad found doug stranded got him a part and doug is now on his way back to florida for another night......now to get him home without the car breaking down...this is sick but,,he was stranded by some bushes,,i asked him where he would take a pee if he had too,,he said the bushes,,he was just hoping that some gators were not hiding there....thanks for your magic    love cin

by PHILLYCHAD, Oct 14, 2001 12:00AM
Thanks guys! I don't know what to do with all of this sober time...I find myself cleaning up after all of the damage that has been done over the past ten months...So here I sit waiting to "find" myself. The funny thing is that I never thought I would get my original energy back. I thought it was lost forever! I just wanted to let anyone know that no matter how hopless they feel that they WILL recover if they just give it a chance.

I have this idea to make me rich!.........please read the post at the top of the screen! (boy! am I bored)



Chad from Philly "home of the beat bags!"



by Shea, Oct 15, 2001 12:00AM
To: LADIES
Ladies,



Thank you for you replies regarding the hair loss. I just want to stress the fact that this ISN'T usual hair loss. I am forty and have hair loss due to age and what have you. But when I started detox it was like I was on Chemo the amount I lose when I wash my hair. And it is still happening. I had VERY thick hair which is a blessing at the rate I am losing it. but this is not normal. Any ideas what type of Dr. I might go see about it. My GP knows nothing. Like I said it started about the 3rd day of detox. And continues. I do appreciate the feedback I received from ya all. I wish more people in the world could have the compassion that those on this forum have.



May you find peace....and some extra hair for me.



Shea

by cindi, Oct 15, 2001 12:00AM
To: Ladies/Shea
I'm 41,,wow that is hard to say.....(sticking finger in my throat)  I detoxed from demerol 12 years ago...percs, you name it   not a strand of hair fell out,,I have that thick Italian hair....I don't have any gray  (only when I dye it  LOL)  really the only gray I have is just at the temples.....Now,, I am going through peri menopause let see what happens now..Love to all cin