I've been prescribed it for 13 years and find it effective. I'm allergic to codeine and find that regular paracetamol and ibruprofen don't help with my knee pain.
2006-09-05 09:36:28 · 9 answers · asked by Cleast 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I'm trying to find an alterntative because co-proxamol has been withdrawn from the UK market, so I cannot obtain any more.
2006-09-05 09:43:11 · update #1
Diclefenic (voltarol) is really effective. They give it to women who have just given birth so must be pretty strong. However, get to the rout of your knee pain. Dont let them fob you off with strong pills, find out the cause. Too many GP's are getting away with perscribing pills and not finding the rout cause. Look for a solution, not just a pain cover up.
2006-09-05 09:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by helen p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried asking for a non steroid anti-inflammatory. such as Diclofenac? It's available in 50, 75 & 100mg (script only) & is srong enough to be used for people with rheumitoid arthritus etc.
2006-09-05 09:44:05 · answer #2 · answered by Karen A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about seeing a physiotherapist or someone in that field of line. Your GP should be helping you with this pain. Maybe you need to be more assertive and request these kind of services.
2006-09-07 23:30:03 · answer #3 · answered by lonely as a cloud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its effective for you why are you trying to find an alternative? just curious. anyway, try co-dydramol. its almost the same effectiveness as co-proxamol.
2006-09-05 09:39:59 · answer #4 · answered by ellehcim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick with what suits use best, don't change after 13 years
2006-09-09 08:10:31 · answer #5 · answered by Candy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
co-dydramol has dihydrocodein tartrate in it so dont take that advice.
tramadol is an opioid and not very effective.
your doctor is the only person you can get safe advice from
2006-09-05 09:48:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your doctor to see what else is available to you.
he may be able to write you a prescription for something that will help with your pain. also have you tried physical therapy or a chiropractor ( they help with muscles and bones)
2006-09-06 19:54:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask the doctor or your pharmacist for more detailed advice.
2006-09-09 08:09:37 · answer #8 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tramadol, morphine, diamorphine. All addictive though.
2006-09-05 09:40:11 · answer #9 · answered by Gavin T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋