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Has anyone been prescribed zapain, and had horrible side affects ?

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The first few days that I was on them I felt really sick and dizzy but once my body got used to them it stopped. They also give me insomnia

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Olivia21 in reply to K_ay

Thanks for your reply, Yeah that's how I felt as well as feeling hot and I had a tight feeling in my chest with palpitations. They've worn off now but I'm hesitant to take then again :/

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K_ay in reply to Olivia21

They did also make me feel very hot. What dose are you on?

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500mg of paracetamol and 30mg of codeine phosphate.

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K_ay

Are taking two tablets if so maybe just take one and if you are still in pain take another after about 2 hours that's what I used to do and it stopped the dizziness

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Yeah I'm just going to try taking one in future. Thanks for your help :)

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Hi zapain Is just perscription strength cocodamols. I use them regular for pain. The only effects I have noticed are increased tiredness and constipation. However as constipation can increase pain for endo sufferes I was also given a daily laxative to help which does the trick. Hope this helps.

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Thanks kitty :) but I know what zapain is I was asking if anyone has had any horrible side affects, such as dizziness and feeling sick

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