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How Can Codeine Dependence Be Weaned Off?

i have been told by a doctor at my local hospital that i had a folded gallbladder and was percribed codine which i have been on for 10 years plus and i have now moved to a different location and gone to the nes pratice in the area and had teat done to say that all is fine with my gallbladder after all and thats i will have to be wiened off it because ive been on the codine for so long i am now adited to this medication and im drug dependent and cant work due to this can i recieve disability living alowance
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Being so long on codeine causes you to develop dependence. I can suggest you taper it down gradually and slowly in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms such, nausea, vomiting, cramping etc. You can reduce the dosage by 25% then 50%. Use the reduced dosage for a month each since you have been on codeine for quite a long time.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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How Can Codeine Dependence Be Weaned Off?

Hello, Being so long on codeine causes you to develop dependence. I can suggest you taper it down gradually and slowly in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms such, nausea, vomiting, cramping etc. You can reduce the dosage by 25% then 50%. Use the reduced dosage for a month each since you have been on codeine for quite a long time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician