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Nurofen plus withdrawal
Hi everyone - I have just come across this forum - and would like to ask help and advice. I have been taking nurofen plus (ibuprofen + codeine sulphate 12.8 mg per tablet) for 5 years - I take about 24 tablets per day (all at once - like the feeling along with the pain killing effects)
I must give these up - for I understand this is addiction - and must find another way to deal with pain.
I guess nurofen is much like tylenol (2? 3? 4?) - dont know which one.
So on Sunday I took 24 and on Monday I took 12 - felt lousy today and took another 12 - the plan is to stay on 12 for 3 days and then go to 6 for 3 days.
Do you think this is feasible? I have to continue working and functioning - I have a family of 4............ So - I cannot just go c/t. I am thinking that perhaps cutting to 6 on Thurs might be too much, but I am due to go to the US on the 14th for a week with my daughter - work and fun - and I want to be off for that trip.
Any advice would be so helpful.
Thank you in anticipation
chewey
I must give these up - for I understand this is addiction - and must find another way to deal with pain.
I guess nurofen is much like tylenol (2? 3? 4?) - dont know which one.
So on Sunday I took 24 and on Monday I took 12 - felt lousy today and took another 12 - the plan is to stay on 12 for 3 days and then go to 6 for 3 days.
Do you think this is feasible? I have to continue working and functioning - I have a family of 4............ So - I cannot just go c/t. I am thinking that perhaps cutting to 6 on Thurs might be too much, but I am due to go to the US on the 14th for a week with my daughter - work and fun - and I want to be off for that trip.
Any advice would be so helpful.
Thank you in anticipation
chewey
Hi Davey, I am trying to wean myself off them also. I am down to 4 per day and thought I would try that for a month but if you can send me your plan at least I will have a better idea on how to deal with this. I have been taking N+ for approx 2-3 years but after reading other comments, I dont think I will have as much trouble getting off them.
Hi Nphelp. I was addicted to N+ for years, taking about 50 per day. Ended up in hospital numerous times for stomach ulcers & kidney problems. Tried several times to go CT, even got to day 4 but I found that the withdrawals I was having I just couldn't go on and would relapse again.
I am now 2 years N+ free and have absolutely no cravings anymore.
This is how I got clean.
1. I gradually tapered down to ten per day. This is not nearly as hard as people say, try it.
2. I stocked up on all the medications that I would need. This comprised something for diarrhea, Librium, I had 100 10mg saved up. Something to help you sleep. The Librium should help but if you can get your hands on something better do so by all means. And most of all a drug called Naltrexone.
3. I stopped at 10 N+ daily and began using large amounts of Librium for the next week. Starting at 16 per day and weaning back about 2 per day. I realise that this drug is addictive but I consider it safe if only used for a week.
4. On day 5 I started myself on Naltrexone. I can't speak highly enough about this drug, for me its a miracle drug and a complete game changer. It magically reduces your craving for any drug and most of all frees your mind from the constant thoughts of using, obtaining and hiding your supply.
5. Stop taking Taking Librium after 7-10 days. Take Naltrexone every single day after day 5. I still take it every day and now don't even think about using.
I hope my story is of some benefit to you. This is the way its worked for me after many failed attempts.
I am now 2 years N+ free and have absolutely no cravings anymore.
This is how I got clean.
1. I gradually tapered down to ten per day. This is not nearly as hard as people say, try it.
2. I stocked up on all the medications that I would need. This comprised something for diarrhea, Librium, I had 100 10mg saved up. Something to help you sleep. The Librium should help but if you can get your hands on something better do so by all means. And most of all a drug called Naltrexone.
3. I stopped at 10 N+ daily and began using large amounts of Librium for the next week. Starting at 16 per day and weaning back about 2 per day. I realise that this drug is addictive but I consider it safe if only used for a week.
4. On day 5 I started myself on Naltrexone. I can't speak highly enough about this drug, for me its a miracle drug and a complete game changer. It magically reduces your craving for any drug and most of all frees your mind from the constant thoughts of using, obtaining and hiding your supply.
5. Stop taking Taking Librium after 7-10 days. Take Naltrexone every single day after day 5. I still take it every day and now don't even think about using.
I hope my story is of some benefit to you. This is the way its worked for me after many failed attempts.
Hi Guys,
I've been looking at this forum for quite some time as i find all of these posts so interesting to read. I am addicted to Nurofen plus but not on the same scale to most of you. Over the years I have used N+ as a hangover cure & headache cure and also if there was an event I didn't want to go to and needed a little boost I would take N+.
I only ever need 2. Sometimes I have taken more but I try to stick to 2 per day. I got down recently to 2 every 5 days. I can't seem to get past 5 days without taking 2. I get the same withdrawl symtoms as someone who takes 20 a day! I get lathargic, runny nose and this heavyness/pressure in my head like im wearing a head band thats too tight.
My last 2 pills were on Saturday and I am going to try my best to get through this week with none as i want to kick this habit for good.
Good luck to everyone, wheather your taking 2 or 50 - i know how you feel.
Try Panadol Rapid... i know you may laugh at this - it takes a while but may take some of the fluey symtoms away. x
I've been looking at this forum for quite some time as i find all of these posts so interesting to read. I am addicted to Nurofen plus but not on the same scale to most of you. Over the years I have used N+ as a hangover cure & headache cure and also if there was an event I didn't want to go to and needed a little boost I would take N+.
I only ever need 2. Sometimes I have taken more but I try to stick to 2 per day. I got down recently to 2 every 5 days. I can't seem to get past 5 days without taking 2. I get the same withdrawl symtoms as someone who takes 20 a day! I get lathargic, runny nose and this heavyness/pressure in my head like im wearing a head band thats too tight.
My last 2 pills were on Saturday and I am going to try my best to get through this week with none as i want to kick this habit for good.
Good luck to everyone, wheather your taking 2 or 50 - i know how you feel.
Try Panadol Rapid... i know you may laugh at this - it takes a while but may take some of the fluey symtoms away. x
Hi everyone
I'm on day 3 of cold turkey from a 4 year codeine addiction usually staying with in the guidelines 8 solphadine max or cocodamol (sp?) however since January I've been taking nurofen plus and realised I had to stop when I was taking 12 to 14 a day. This may not seem like a lot but I knew I was on a downward spiral. Unlike others I didn't initially start taking them for a specific pain I just used them as an emotional crutch to soothe and ease the stress of my days.
Anyway like I've said im on day 3 and its pretty grim, headaches, sore limbs, feverish and like I have the flu. I still able to functison though it hasn't knocked me off my feet. However I've never felt so low and down. I've been having bouts of crying. No self-esteem or confidence. Depression. I can take the physical symptoms I just can't snap myself out of this depression. It's like nothing will be good again.
I know this may sound dramatic, and I keep telling myself it's because of the tablets. Not helping. Anyone else had this???
I'm on day 3 of cold turkey from a 4 year codeine addiction usually staying with in the guidelines 8 solphadine max or cocodamol (sp?) however since January I've been taking nurofen plus and realised I had to stop when I was taking 12 to 14 a day. This may not seem like a lot but I knew I was on a downward spiral. Unlike others I didn't initially start taking them for a specific pain I just used them as an emotional crutch to soothe and ease the stress of my days.
Anyway like I've said im on day 3 and its pretty grim, headaches, sore limbs, feverish and like I have the flu. I still able to functison though it hasn't knocked me off my feet. However I've never felt so low and down. I've been having bouts of crying. No self-esteem or confidence. Depression. I can take the physical symptoms I just can't snap myself out of this depression. It's like nothing will be good again.
I know this may sound dramatic, and I keep telling myself it's because of the tablets. Not helping. Anyone else had this???
Hi everyone,
I am a n+ addict. Actually this is the first time I have actually admitted it to anyone. I am 25, due to get married and sitting at work thinking what chemist to go to and wishing the pain in my side would go away. I take minimum 32 pills a day and have been doing so for nearly four years. I make up excuses, lie, enable others to get n+ for me - anything so I can get my hit. To be quite honest I am really scared. I come from a typical straight laced english family where these things are not discussed and you deal with them yourself. I tried to go CT a little while back but my will was not strong enough and I gave up after 3 days. Today was the first day that I have researched n+ addiction and am overwhelmed at all of you who are just like me. Actually I feel that this is sort of the first step because I have admitted it you all. Thanks to all of your posts - you inspired me to fess up and tell you about my addiction.
Nphelp - I looked into this - apparently it can cause infertility but on stopping the drug this should be reversible.
xx
I am a n+ addict. Actually this is the first time I have actually admitted it to anyone. I am 25, due to get married and sitting at work thinking what chemist to go to and wishing the pain in my side would go away. I take minimum 32 pills a day and have been doing so for nearly four years. I make up excuses, lie, enable others to get n+ for me - anything so I can get my hit. To be quite honest I am really scared. I come from a typical straight laced english family where these things are not discussed and you deal with them yourself. I tried to go CT a little while back but my will was not strong enough and I gave up after 3 days. Today was the first day that I have researched n+ addiction and am overwhelmed at all of you who are just like me. Actually I feel that this is sort of the first step because I have admitted it you all. Thanks to all of your posts - you inspired me to fess up and tell you about my addiction.
Nphelp - I looked into this - apparently it can cause infertility but on stopping the drug this should be reversible.
xx
Hi All,
I have been a nurofen plus addict for over 8 years now, and it has slowly increased into a problem that could, and most likely will, ruin my life. I started after having my jaw broken at age 18. I was mostly happy, had lots of friends, but once the pain went away I continued to take the pills, I liked the way they made me feel. As you are all aware due to your own experience, I soon began taking more then the recommend dosage, and it just climbed from there. I now take 30 at a time, usually 2 times per day. I find if I have anything at all in my stomach then I don't feel the kick from the nurofen.. So one of my main health issues at the moment is the fact that I weigh 42 kg, which is not healthy at all, I only eat once per day. Other health problems include kidney stones, poor kidney function and pain, blood in my urine almost always, I vomit daily, severe constipation (only go once every 10-14 days), and I have had an operation due to this and am in need of a second. But the scariest of all is the fact that I came off the pill to try to fall pregnant approximately 8 months ago and have not yet had a cycle, which means I'm not ovulating! I have researched and have found that doctors are just now linking this problem with the over using of nurofen plus. This terrifies me, I have the most amazing, supportive husband and we both want nothing more then to have a baby. My husband is aware of my problem with nurofen plus, however he thinks I have managed to quite.
Please someone, I need some help! I haven't ever officially tried to quit I don't think, because I get withdrawal pains if I've even been 1 day without np. So I'm not sure whether to go cold turkey or to taper down, but I just NEED to be off them!
I can relate to every single post, and have felt as though a lot were written about me. I just need some guidance..
Has anyone else experienced the fertility issues due to the np addiction? If so, did stopping cure it?
Also, has anyone else experienced a complete lack of sex drive?
I have so many more questions and could write pages and pages about what I need help with, but if anyone can please share with me your helpful hints or wisdom, I would be so appreciative!
And to any others out there who might just be starting to take a few tablets a day, cause you like the feeling they provide you... Please stop, don't take them and throw them away, you will ruin your life. I never thought I would use the word 'addict' to describe myself, but it happens so quickly.
I have been a nurofen plus addict for over 8 years now, and it has slowly increased into a problem that could, and most likely will, ruin my life. I started after having my jaw broken at age 18. I was mostly happy, had lots of friends, but once the pain went away I continued to take the pills, I liked the way they made me feel. As you are all aware due to your own experience, I soon began taking more then the recommend dosage, and it just climbed from there. I now take 30 at a time, usually 2 times per day. I find if I have anything at all in my stomach then I don't feel the kick from the nurofen.. So one of my main health issues at the moment is the fact that I weigh 42 kg, which is not healthy at all, I only eat once per day. Other health problems include kidney stones, poor kidney function and pain, blood in my urine almost always, I vomit daily, severe constipation (only go once every 10-14 days), and I have had an operation due to this and am in need of a second. But the scariest of all is the fact that I came off the pill to try to fall pregnant approximately 8 months ago and have not yet had a cycle, which means I'm not ovulating! I have researched and have found that doctors are just now linking this problem with the over using of nurofen plus. This terrifies me, I have the most amazing, supportive husband and we both want nothing more then to have a baby. My husband is aware of my problem with nurofen plus, however he thinks I have managed to quite.
Please someone, I need some help! I haven't ever officially tried to quit I don't think, because I get withdrawal pains if I've even been 1 day without np. So I'm not sure whether to go cold turkey or to taper down, but I just NEED to be off them!
I can relate to every single post, and have felt as though a lot were written about me. I just need some guidance..
Has anyone else experienced the fertility issues due to the np addiction? If so, did stopping cure it?
Also, has anyone else experienced a complete lack of sex drive?
I have so many more questions and could write pages and pages about what I need help with, but if anyone can please share with me your helpful hints or wisdom, I would be so appreciative!
And to any others out there who might just be starting to take a few tablets a day, cause you like the feeling they provide you... Please stop, don't take them and throw them away, you will ruin your life. I never thought I would use the word 'addict' to describe myself, but it happens so quickly.
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