Long-Term Use Helpful and Relatively Safe
Codeine
Citation: Mom and Friend. "Long-Term Use Helpful and Relatively Safe: An Experience with Codeine (exp52841)". Erowid.org. Jan 5, 2008. erowid.org/exp/52841
DOSE: |
repeated | oral | Codeine | (daily) |
BODY WEIGHT: | 150 lb |
I have to pay attention to the gastrointestinal effects of opiates long-term, and I take docusate calcium 240 mg three or four times a day along with a fiber-based supplement, and all is well on the loo.
Thank heaven medical practice is finally realizing that chronic pain can indeed be treated with chronic opiates, without turning the patient into an 'addict' or a zombie. If I were to find myself without codeine for 72 hours or so, I'd feel like I have the bad flu, but that's all, and I've survived worse. In fact, sometimes I do without just to judge my baseline without, to make sure I'm dosing myself appropriately.
Exp Year: 2006 | ExpID: 52841 |
Gender: Female | |
Age at time of experience: Not Given | |
Published: Jan 5, 2008 | Views: 17,036 |
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Codeine (14) : Retrospective / Summary (11), Health Benefits (32), Medical Use (47), Not Applicable (38) |
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