Is the painkiller codeine addictive?
You should not have been taking Codeine continually for 2 months. The chances are that you have already developed some degree of addiction by now. Codeine is very addictive and is now generally considered a poor choice for pain management . Speak to your Dr regarding this. Reduce your daily dose before stopping completely (wean yourself off) Withdrawal is a common problem with Codeine. Physical withdrawal will take no longer than a week, however psychological withdrawal may take longer. There are no drugs that can be given in this instance to help with withdrawal from this drug. Simply, the risks associated with this drug outweigh any benefits. Codeine’s addictiveness is hugely underestimated by some health care professionals. Pain killers should ideally not be taken continuously for more than 7 days and certainly for no longer than 3 weeks without your Drs guidance. If you’re still in pain you need to see your Dentist.
