Diff between tramadol and co codomol ?

bluebeard

are theyfrom the same group ?

I know co codomol is basically paracetamol with a gun attached

skezier

Hi Bluebeard,

Fairly sure they are a different family. I find the co codomols not too helpful and the tramadol does actually do more but we are all different. Take care Cris

valval

sounds about right co codamol works great for me when i take it lol

bluebeard

thanks guys

I am on 30mg co codomol

dodgyback

co-codamol is opiate (derived from opium poppy) Tramadol is synthetic, as I understand it man made version, I get "interesting" experience if I take them too close to each other, now just on Co-codamol (8 daily) plus oral morphine.

Jo

issymknight

I started off on Tramadol and after 3 years became immune to it so was given Co Codomol. Their must be some difference as the Co Codomol is working. Wonder if I will become immune to that, if they put me back on tramadol.


Issy

jordan7j

Hi I have tramadol, also take paracetemol with it. I'm sure the other msgs are right, not sure whats best as I havent had to 30/500 co codamols

bluebeard

issymknight wrote:

I started off on Tramadol and after 3 years became immune to it so was given Co Codomol. Their must be some difference as the Co Codomol is working. Wonder if I will become immune to that, if they put me back on tramadol.


Issy

I do know co codomol comes in 8, 15 and 30

I take 30

I have to watch my diet with it as it causes constipation

joyful164

jordan7j wrote:

Hi I have tramadol, also take paracetemol with it. I'm sure the other msgs are right, not sure whats best as I havent had to 30/500 co codamols

I prefer the Tramadol SR. The co-codomols cause terrible constipation. Since being on Tramadol I haven't had need of any co-cos.

Joy

snowball

i take co-codamol 30mg diclofenac sr i was also given dihydrocodeine but they make me very ill. I've never been told about tramadol the co-codamol makes me constipated

bellini

bluebeard wrote:

are theyfrom the same group ?

I know co codomol is basically paracetamol with a gun attached

Hiya Bluebeard, I take tramadol when required, tramadol is classed as an opiate not in the same group as co-codomol. Try the arc website , loads of uptodate info about RA, latest treatments and more. p.s. I find tramadol very effective.

regards
cassie

bluebeard

where is this website ?

thanks

kingarthur

I've tried both, and oralmorph...

Co-codamol worked for me, but i found i was taking too many to get the same effect as before (yes 30mg).....

As above same family of painkillers just slightly different, what ever works for you.

Im off co-codamol...and been put on Gaberpentin, Diazepam, MST 10mg and Amitryptalin .and it is taking time to readjust...feeling tired all the time.....

But my doc is about to try something new with me....because all the above are messing up my life. Yes they take away the chroninc spasms and pain, but the combined side effects suck.....

But the cocodamol was messing me up too, id been on it for years....and it stopped working.........

Now im being asked to take trial on SativX....and come off all the combined meds...not sure what Sativx is and if it will work...tooo scared to be in pain to say yes at the moment.

My doctor told me, it can take time to find the right combination of meds to get at the pain......anbd sometimes it could be just one tablet that makes all the difference....

In my case it was Gaberpentin and Diazepam, MST..and as above..
Im still in pain...and every other day a new pain crops up..ill shut up now....rambling...

Nice to see everyone here again
love and light

bluebeard

xx

psyart

I have taken Tramadol before but suffered fatuigue more on it so swapped to co-codomols which I find work for the moment!! I did ask to go on SR tramadol for night time but they gave me really bad and I mean bad migraine!!!!!! So now on something else - dihydrocodine - which are making me more constipated than co-codomols did but are really effective. When I take 1 at night, I find in the mornings I am not so stiff or in pain!! I also feel like getting up!!!!

I think the pain killers work differently for everyone in their own way!!!
Louise

woodbon

Hi, I find the best pain killer for me is tramadol slow release, I take 200 mgs in the morning and the same 12 hours later, they really do seem to last the best part of 12 hours. The pain clinic advised the slow release.

Its like everything though, what works for me dosn't for you! :? Why can't life be easy, with one drug for pain that works on EVERYONE with all pain! :shock: Too much to ask!!!
Love Sue

bluebeard

thanks all xxx