Pain Pill Poppers
Posted January 26, 2009 1:59 PM
Weaning Yourself Off
Once you've accepted you have an addiction, coming off the pills safely is vital.
The key point is not to try to go cold turkey or do it alone, as the withdrawal symptoms can be pretty nasty.
They include crippling headaches, anxiety, shivering, sleeplessness and panic attacks. It's vital to see your doctor for help, to first reduce the number of pills you're taking and then stop them, step-by-step.
Your doctor may also prescribe a non-addictive anti-anxiety drug to make the process less stressful.
Your Safe Guide to Over-the-Counter Painkillers
Always check the label and avoid anything with codeine where possible. Paracetamol or ibuprofen should ease most aches and pains without the addictive side effects.
If you think you need a stronger painkiller and have been taking over-the-counter ones for more than five days, see your doctor.
Follow dose instructions on the packet to the letter, leaving a four-hour gap between pills, and never exceed the 24-hour maximum number you can safely take.
Never buy painkillers over the internet. At worst they may be contaminated, at best you might be tempted to stockpile.
Source: YellowBrix, Daily Mirror
Comments (7)
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Posted January 27, 2009 5:57 PM
WHAT I GATHER WITH READING THIS IS EDUCATING US OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS CAN BE ADDICTIVE AND HARMFUL IF WE ABUSE THEM. AND MIGHT CAUSE DAMAGE IN OUR BODY. THAT I KNOW OF CODEINE IS NOT SOLD OVER THE COUNTER. I AM A RECOVERING DRUG ADDICT AND ABUSER..
Posted January 27, 2009 5:57 PM
WHAT I GATHER WITH READING THIS IS EDUCATING US OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS CAN BE ADDICTIVE AND HARMFUL IF WE ABUSE THEM. AND MIGHT CAUSE DAMAGE IN OUR BODY. THAT I KNOW OF CODEINE IS NOT SOLD OVER THE COUNTER. I AM A RECOVERING DRUG ADDICT AND ABUSER..
Posted January 27, 2009 5:53 PM
Yes, I m writing from the US, Indeed codeine in doses ranging from 8 mg up to some meds with 15 mg of codeine are available in just about every country on planet earth except the United States. The medical lobby prefers to see 15,000
ER cases for bleeding ulcers from aspirin or ibuprofen overuse than to permit
full grown adults in the US decide that they need something stronger that tylenol or aspirin for that migraine. Of course we are in the land of the free though aren t we?
Posted January 27, 2009 5:02 PM
Do you mean that codeine is legal in over the counter drugs there?
Posted January 27, 2009 4:40 PM
Over-the-counter medications do not contain codeine -that is a prescription-only drug.
Many over-the-counter medications DO contain caffeine, is that what you were trying to tell us?
Posted January 27, 2009 4:39 PM
Over-the-counter medications do not contain codeine -that is a prescription-only drug.
Many over-the-counter medications DO contain caffeine, is that what you were trying to tell us?
Posted January 27, 2009 4:02 PM
Why didn't you tell us what over the counter meds cause what problems? This article basically just says if you take any pill your and addict and none of us reasding it know which ones to avoid.
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