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.

[shellbell67]

my husband has been addicted to syndol for many years.  He's admitted to taking up to 10 at the same time.
When i ask about it he lies and denies it, things have come to a head and I've discovered he's still taking the
tablets although he'd promised he'd stop.  I''m worried about his health, it cant be good for you taking so many
tablets in the one go.  I've told him the marriage is over because of it, I'm trying to get over a recent hysterectomy
and at this moment and time I cant worry about his health as mines is so poor.  I just feel its history repeating itself
with the syndol, he takes them, he lies, I find them, we fight, he promises not to take them again, I think we're back
on track then bang it happens all over again.  Sombody help me please!!!! I'm gutted

[Holliee]

wht is it and what does it do or used for

[Jannie1948]

I also took 2 tablets of Syndol per night, thought I couldn't sleep without them. Since being diagnosed with high blood pressure have completely stopped them! Have had the feeling of nausea and other side effects. Took 2 a couple of weeks ago and felt terrible and have not taken any more since. Have had blood tests and kidneys and liver functioning perfect my dr said so was glad about that, but am on tablets now to lower blood pressure, Remipril 5mg. Not feeling 100% but hopefully will get there. Will never take Syndol again, too addictive and I took them for years!

[scottyswife]

As all of you I am addicted to syndol I had a nervous breakdown 6yrs ago found syndol help the tension have been taking them ever since
I once tried to stop by going cold turkey was ok but after 3 days I gave in to the addiction because I didn,t like the withdrawal symptons. So I sympathise with you all.... I suppose I am lucky I am only taking 2 tabs a day which is not bad considering....

[coopervj]

I am in the same boat it is ver difficult. I have taken to cutting the tablets up and am taking half a tablet less for the next 2 weeks then will reduce it by half again. I doubt I will ever get totally off these but at least if i can get down to 1 tablet evry 4 hours I will be happy and am well on the way to doing that.

[Mickey78]

I am in exactly the same position as you guys. I thought I was the only one, so in a way feel a little better that it's not just me who is addicted. I've been taking Syndol for about 5 yrs and am definitely hooked. I get the same symptons as frank593, so after 4 hrs I'm hunting for my tablets and am instantly relieved from feeling horrible. It controls my life and spend a fortune in the chemist. I wish there was a way I could stop taking them!