solpedine/maxilief dependency

hi
ive been on solpedine/maxilief for approx 8 years i take approx 24 tabs every 48 hours i really want to stop but am afraid of withdrawals etc
can anyone advise me
has anyone gone through this

[pattifan]

Hi PJ and welcome to the forum.

You're very far from being alone! If you browse through the postings you'll find lterally hundreds of others dependent on OTC pain meds.

Were you prescribed them by your doctor or did you buy them yourself? Did you start them for pain, and if so, is the pain still an issue?

Do you have a good relationship with your doctor and would you feel able to discuss things with him/her?

There are ways of coming off, and you'll find all the support you need right here on the forum.

Take care

[vicki595]

Pattifan~~ Glad YOU know what this is...Is this a codeine product??

V.

[pattifan]

It's paracetamol (acetaminophen), caffeine and codeine.  Different name, same old stuff :)

[pattifan]

PJ

Withdrawal from any opiate can be rough but it's perfectly doable.

Members of the list can give you all the suggestions, help and advice to see you through.

Hope we hear from you again soon.

Take care

[vicki595]

PJ~

There is so much info in the health pages...upper right of this page...click on that and get reading!  There are suggestions and taper plans.

Post back with questions...

Vicki