codeine withdrawal ???

[aussie]

I had a bad turn after combining codeine (in the form of Panadeine 500mg paracetomol & 15mg codeine). I had 8 tabs a day for 3 days (120mg codeine a day) plus Dozile (a sleeping aid) and drinking 3 nights in row. The 3rd day i felt ok during the day but at night my blood pressure went thru the roof, i was hot and red and very anxious and short of breath. I went to a hospital and they gave me valium and i was better next day. Im never taking codeine for prolonged periods again. What i went thru was horrible and i wouldnt wish it on anyone.

[Buzz Kilowatt]

Combining Panadeine and alcohol is a very dangerous thing to do -- it can fry your liver quickly and without much warning. End stage liver failure is a very nasty way to go.

Might be a good idea to have a doctor do a liver function test to see if any damage has been done.

In the meantime, take better care of yourself, and good luck with your sobriety.

Buzz

[ayla zaire]

emmer...congrats on getting off of the codeine...i agree, one thing at a time...but you should listen to those on here with experience..and maybe seek other doctor's opinions on the subject....


those of you who tapered off of benzos...i've been on xanax for 5 months...i take .25 twice a day, sometimes once...should i be worried??? do i need to taper off of such a small dose??? sorry to hijack your thread, emmer...but pills scare the crap out of me and i'm curious...can't find any info online...