Addicted to Syndol(Pain killers) for 5 yrs. Need Help

[frank593]

The doctor prescribed these pain killers called Syndol 5 yrs ago. And since then I have only increased the dosage. For the past 4 -5 yrs I've been taking 8-10 tablets daily. I get headaches coming up from my neck to the back of my head. If I don't take the pills every 4 hrs I get severe withrawal symptons. I get very restless, nervous, watey eyes and I feel really really bad. As soon as I take the tablets I feel immensely relieved. The problem now is that most of the time I'm not even sure if I even have the neck/head pain. Cos I feel so bad that I just need to take the tablets.

Syndol make me very drousy. So I'm either walking around like a cabbage half asleep or else I feel really bad until I take the syndol.

What can I do to stop this addiction? I have tried stopping them before but I can't stand the withrawal symptons I get.

Would really appreciate any advice.

[worried878]

Letting go of your DOC is the only way to get off the roller coaster..but easier said than done.  The health pages and this forum is great for getting started.  Going to a few meetings close by and listening to folks who have been where you do not wanna go also helps.  Feeling and thinking these thoughts you described, not liking the fact that the pills are taking control is a huge 1st step in the process of stopping
We have control of our minds...dont give that control away!

Keep posting

[minimum76]

hi, iv been reading throiugh htese forums for days, and decided now was the time to join in, i too have been taking syndol for numerous years, about 8 years, iv always had migraines and always took pills of some sort to ease them, i found syndol during a particularly bad migraine and i spose iv been wary on stopping ever since through fear of getting those pains again, syndol didnt even always work for me, i just always took it just incase, or coz i was getting withdrawal. i am also on amitripline for the prevention which doesnt work and also beta blockers whoch havent stopped them completely, but darent stop any incase they have been working and i get them really bad again,
i only take 3 a day but i panick if i canjt get any, its been slowly taking its toll on my body for a long time, but now i just sleep all the time, put so much weight on, have no energy, no motivation, nothing, feel like a shadow of who i was, im a 35 year old mum with a teenage son so cannot even think about lettin it take me over.
I had planned this year to slowly come on the amitrip and syndol, but now theyv been removed from the shelves i have no choice, i only had 2 left, took one yesterday and am gna try and avoid the last, had a migraine from hell last night and know its a taste of things to come but im not gna b controled by this tablet anymore, would love to be able to talk to people who have been through the same thing or is goin through it.

[carocat]

Hi - I've just read all the above posts with interest, as I am definitely addicted to Syndol and have been for about 12 years now, without really realising it.  I take between 6 - 8 tablets every day to easy my constant headaches.  I've tried everything under the sun to try and discover why I get so many heachaces - I'm yeast intolerant so completely changed my diet which helped for a while, mouth guard whilst sleeping at night under instruction from my dentist who said I ground my teeth, spent £500ish on a chiropractor who said he could cure my neck/back alignment which was causing the headaches, bought a Philip Stein balance watch for £350 which promised would help, etc etc etc.  Many pounds later, the headaches are still as bad, and now I'm panicking as I can't get hold of any Syndol anywhere, as there is a problem with the distribution apparently.  I have about 20 in reserve which I intend to take only if desperate (taken one already today and it's only 11.30am!) - so next step is to visit my GP to see what she can do to help, if anything.  Thank you all for your posts above - I'm relieved to see, at least, that I'm not the only one.

Carocat

[bebob23]

hi frank i was addicted to syndol 5 years had the exact same symptoms, eyes stinging constantly rashes all over my hands, the best way is going cold turkey, i am not going to lie to you it is difficult but life saving, these tablets are doing nothing but making your journey to deaths door alot quicker, they are dangerous and should not be allowed to be sold over the counter. The first day is relatively easy u will have headache but just take paracetamol and stick it out, the second day is difficult this is where you start getting nausea and feeling sick, it is possible you may be sick but i bought these tablets in boots called motilium, they are an anti-sickness tablet very good when used correctly, after the 48 hour mark and after the leg and back pains if you can make it you will start to feel much better, keep taking paracetamol if needed these are much more kind to your body, you will also feel much better mentally and about yourself, and the main thing is dont be afraid to ask for help. if you feel you cant do it this way visit your doctor and discuss alternatives as in some cases going cold turkey off drugs can be dangerous and sometimes fatal. this worked for me i have been clean now for 6 months though i do sometimes still have to take paracetamol as i think the cause of these tablets has been a bit of high blood pressure which brings the odd headache

[Mazuri]

Please help me with advice on how to stop this awful addiction to syndol. I have been taking them for a good 7 years. I take between 5 and 15 a day. My tummy is burning and i suspect my lining is damaged. I have recently started having heart palpitations too. I am really scared and i feel ashamed too. Thank you .

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