I am not a heroin addict, but have been on this pain killer for a few years, i had a calcium gland removed and my bones ached severely, i was on a very high dose but i have gradually brought it down by myself as i dont want to be on drugs forever. I am shocked to say the least that it is so strong that heroin addicts are going to use it instead of methadone, can anyone please explain this to me as i am in shock, it was never explained to me just how strong it is.????
2006-12-08 00:09:40 · 9 answers · asked by smouldering wolf 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I was on 240mg a DAY 2 years ago, then about a year ago i started reducing it gradually, was awfull, but i was determind, to get off them i am now down to 60mg, but if i'm really sore 120mg in a day. I will not be doing that again, just try paracetamol instead if really sore... It really has shook me up just getting this info feel like i've been a junkie and never knew it, just glad i had the sense to reduce them...
2006-12-08 00:33:39 · update #1
I live in the UK and they are prescribed by my doctor!!!!!!!!
2006-12-08 00:43:45 · update #2
Morphine......well form of! What dose you on? btw over the counter ones are rubbish.....you need 30mg+
2006-12-08 00:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dihydrocodiene is a very strong analgesics. It is part of the same group to which morphine, heroin and methadone belong to. Just that the duration of action and effect on receptors is slightly different in these drugs and hence the difference in the effects experienced and addiction potential. Methadone and dihydrocodeine if already being given take away the heroin withdrawl symptoms. But they have a slight potential of addiction themselves. So use dihydrocodeine as is absolutely essential for you and take a personalised advised from your GP
2006-12-08 00:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Codeine is an opiod, or a synthetic (man-made) version of Morphine/Heroin. Dihydricodeine contains codeine, although in small amounts and is therefore habit forming.
Tablets such as the ones you have been on can be used by heroin addicts but as they contain such small amounts of codeine the addict will need to take many more of the pills than you would take.
Dihydricodeine (or DF118's) can also be used as a way of weaning (detoxing)using addicts off of illicit heroin.
2006-12-08 00:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The medical industry uses several different medications for addictions,it usually has to do with the severity of each persons tolerance and insurance also plays a major role.Methadone is cheap,but some people can't withstand the side effects,so other medications are used to achieve the same effect.
2006-12-08 00:16:44 · answer #4 · answered by one10soldier 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Codeine is part of the Opiate family of drugs, so will help with withdrawl symptoms and cravings. It varies in strength depending on the milligrammes of the tablet. Don't be to worried as its widely used just talk with your G.P when you stop taking them.
2006-12-08 00:20:59 · answer #5 · answered by marcocollyer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because its an opiate - the same as Heroin or Methadone xxx
2006-12-08 00:11:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think thy contain morphine,The doctor,s are not allowed to prescribe it in the UK now But you can still buy them over the counter at the pharmacy
2006-12-08 00:12:45 · answer #7 · answered by Bella 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I take Dihydrocodiene for my Osteoarthritis, it's a very strong pain killer.
2006-12-08 09:52:03 · answer #8 · answered by animalwatch 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
eww yuk - I had those after an operation and they made me hallucinate!
They are made with a percentage of Heroin, or at least that is what my doc said when I told him about hallucinating!
2006-12-08 00:12:40 · answer #9 · answered by pendlewrenn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋