Combining co-codamol with other medication

[NaturalDyer]

I'm currently prescribed co-codamol for gallstone pain, and I'm on the waiting list for gallbladder surgery but no idea how long that will be.

My doctor has refused to try me on medication for fibromyalgia (such as duloxatine or gabapentin) until after gallstone surgery as she said I shouldn't take co-codamol as well as other meds like those.

Does anyone else have any experience of being told whether they can or can't mix meds with co-codamol?

I'm trying to only take the co-codamol when I absolutely have to, so it doesn't help much with my fibro. I have occasionally taken it on really bad fibro days, but I feel guilty as it's supposed to be for the gallstones.

[Blue-52]

hi, I use to take,Cocodamol, for fm, and spine and neck nerve damage, the reason they won’t let you mix, is because of the codeine, also they are addictive, and along with the other meds, that can be addictive too, the drs hands are tied, under the new regulations.

[NaturalDyer in reply to Blue-52]

Thank you, useful to hear other's experiences.

[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer]

Hello yes I have heard they will not mix meds and I hope your surgery comes soon , I felt much better after my gallstone was removed. Hopefully after you can see the doc and trial out something that will suit you, in the meantime take care .

[NaturalDyer in reply to Yassytina]

Thank you, glad you are feeling better with gallstones gone, gives me hope. x

[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer in reply to NaturalDyer]

I am sure you will x

[rosewine]

I've taken Zapain, which is cocodamal 30/500mg and Prrgablin, for many years with no problem.

[NaturalDyer in reply to rosewine]

Thank you.