Codeine : hi all, just taken codeine for... - Endometriosis UK

Endometriosis UK

72,873 members53,248 posts

Codeine

emilylb profile image
2 Replies

hi all,

just taken codeine for the first time for my period pain, and WOW the relief is wild. BUT it’s only been an hr and I feel like it’s already starting to wear off! Has anyone else found this?

Never taken it before so shouldn’t be that Iv built up any kind of tolerance!

thank for your help!

X

Written by
emilylb profile image
emilylb
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
2 Replies
AllthatGlitters profile image
AllthatGlitters

hello yes it does give you relief but not for that long, it use to send me to sleep and give me a rash 🤮I moved onto tramadol which is stronger and it takes all of the pain away for several hours, it does however make me feel like vomiting although I don’t. This will be different for every individual though. If your pain has come back again after taking the one tablet you need to take another at the correct time, I also use a tens machine and a hot water bottle, hope you have a pain free njght 🩷

Kaita16 profile image
Kaita16

you can try staggering it with paracetamol so you are getting constant relief :)

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Codeine use

Hi all, Over the last 6 months my pain free days has gradually reduced from 2 days pain around...

Endometriosis and codeine?

Hello, I have been taking 2 tablets (10mg each) of codeine every 6 hours for a long while. Recently...
Flower58 profile image

Codeine dreams

Hello everyone, I'm currently taking 2 x 15mg of codeine before I go to bed for the pain and also...
Bubble_by profile image

Bowel pain / codeine

Hi - I feel like I'm stuck going in circles. For info - endo diagnosis 2012 by laparoscopy. Endo...
ladybird7 profile image

Post laparoscopy/ Codeine withdrawal worries - anyone with any similar experiences?

Hi, I don’t know if anyone else has had a similar experience post laparoscopy.... I had my first...
zjacks profile image

Moderation team

See all

Top community tags

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.