leemond2008 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 ok then you hippy trippy namedroppers are any of you clued up on prescription meds??? the doctor prescribed me 90 tablets of - co-dydramol 10-500mg 84 tablets of - diclofenac sodium 50mg 28 tablets of - lansoprazole 30mg does anyone know if this is a pretty hefty dosage to be taking, will these things put my head in the clouds or will they just knock me out and will I be ok to have a wee drink whilst on them? I know they say not to drink on them but half the time its just bollocks aint it as long as you are sensible with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Dosage? :?: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 co-dydramol -- 2 tablets, 4 times daily diclofenac -1 tablet, 3 times daily lansoprazole - 1 capsule daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 2, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 2, 2012 The only one I'm familiar with is the lansoprazole. I think booze is OK with those (BTW they taste foul). The others I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 2 are painkillers, average dose. 1 settles the stomach cos of the effects of the above. You can drink on them, but you might feel an extra 'something' if you're sensitive to the effects of the codeine. You should be ok to drive, but no booze at all if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 I always thought the stuff with codeine in it was pretty serious stuff, the one thing I'm not looking forward to is that one of the side effects of them is they can make you drowsy, normally anything that ''can'' make me drowsy ''will definately'' make me drowsy lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Co dydramol with a few ciders is ace! Diclofenac are great for the gout, can have a drink too Don't know the other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 ...normally anything that ''can'' make me drowsy ''will definately'' make me drowsy lol See how they take you. Maybe give yourself a little time before driving on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Codeine will probably constipate you si some booze will loosen things up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6bloke Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 co-dydramol -- 2 tablets, 4 times daily diclofenac -1 tablet, 3 times daily lansoprazole - 1 capsule daily Yep! I am on this but slightly different. The lansoprazole protects the lining of your stomach as the diclofenac destroys it and causes ulcers (aswell as increases risk of heart attack) if you dont take it and you get an ulser you will never be able to take an anti inflamatory again. The Diclofenac is not good for reasons above, I found it a bit much so was put on a one a day slow release. The other is a pain killer but will cause you to be constipated and has a lot of side effects but I found paracitamol was just as good with the diclofenec. Why are you taking it? I take it all the time for Osteoarthritis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 90 tablets of - co-dydramol 10-500mg I get given that for my migraines it's about the only stuff that works , it replaced Co-proxamol which became banned due to it becoming linked to accidental overdoses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 co-dydramol -- 2 tablets, 4 times daily diclofenac -1 tablet, 3 times daily lansoprazole - 1 capsule daily Yep! I am on this but slightly different. The lansoprazole protects the lining of your stomach as the diclofenac destroys it and causes ulcers (aswell as increases risk of heart attack) if you dont take it and you get an ulser you will never be able to take an anti inflamatory again. The Diclofenac is not good for reasons above, I found it a bit much so was put on a one a day slow release. The other is a pain killer but will cause you to be constipated and has a lot of side effects but I found paracitamol was just as good with the diclofenec. Why are you taking it? I take it all the time for Osteoarthritis Interesting with the co-drydamol giving you constipation because Lansoprazole gives me the epic shits. Brown **** rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Interesting with the co-drydamol giving you constipation can't say it ever has with me , but I only take them occasionally and not a course of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 co-dydramol -- 2 tablets, 4 times daily diclofenac -1 tablet, 3 times daily lansoprazole - 1 capsule daily Why are you taking it? I take it all the time for Osteoarthritis yep osteoarthritis, I have got it in my hips, knees and feet but struggle mainly with my right hip, the doc put me on the meds after the stone roses gig, a whole day ostanding up joint with walking 6 miles afterwards has kind of killed it lol had the steroid injection and shit like that which works but I'm just struggling a bit since the weekend, gotta go the hospital next week for a check up so I'll see what is said then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 The best way to find out about stuff like that is to Google the names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6bloke Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 co-dydramol -- 2 tablets, 4 times daily diclofenac -1 tablet, 3 times daily lansoprazole - 1 capsule daily Why are you taking it? I take it all the time for Osteoarthritis yep osteoarthritis, I have got it in my hips, knees and feet but struggle mainly with my right hip, the doc put me on the meds after the stone roses gig, a whole day ostanding up joint with walking 6 miles afterwards has kind of killed it lol had the steroid injection and shit like that which works but I'm just struggling a bit since the weekend, gotta go the hospital next week for a check up so I'll see what is said then Its a damage limitation thing and can only recommend cycling and stretching often as it massivly reduces my pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 3, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 3, 2012 I'm booked in for a steroid injection in my heel (the plantar fasciitis thing) in a couple of weeks. Hope to **** it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Plantar is pretty common I know quite a few people who have had that the next day after the injection will be even more painful that usual but then it should settle rite down for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 3, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 3, 2012 Plantar is pretty common I know quite a few people who have had that the next day after the injection will be even more painful that usual but then it should settle rite down for yaYeah, that's what I'm expecting/hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6bloke Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I have 6 weeks of stretching and then I have to go back to have a cortisone injection, all this before they can even start physio because of the pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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