I Really need to get off the Analgesic/Carmative

Hi
I have been taking pain killers for 15 years and my use is getting worse.I take 9 Analgesic/Carmative to go to sleep at night and if I sleep during the day I will take 8-9.
I  take them during the day 2-3 every 3-4 hrs.
I Chemist hope to make sure I have enough.I have tried so many times to come off them and then I get my period and have extreme pain and go back on then.
It started years ago when I hurt my knee and I would take Mersyndol,and Panadeine Forte.
No one knows about it.I wonder what its doing to me and worry about not living or getting a serous health problem due to abusing the tablets.
How do I kick this terrible habit before it kicks me.

[MzHolly]

I don't know anything about these drugs, but I know how hard addiction is. I'm sure someone will post soon who can relate more to your situation. there is help. you can get better. good luck.

[narla]

Are they codeine with doxylamine succinate and paracetamol,
You say you chemist shop are you in Australia.
Pandeine forte should only be available on a script?

The reason I ask is because I'm in Australia and did exactly what you are doing,
Are you doing any damage?yes
I damaged my liver from abusing codeine,My liver function test went from 35 to 110 in 2 years,I was told it should be between 0 and 45,I was using mersyndol,fiorinal,and anything else I could get OTC,
I would go and get my liver checked and let your doctor know what you have been taking,he will help you to stop.

Denise