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Date: 07.09.2009
From: Jenny

Subject: got given prescription for co-codamol

Hi guys I asked my doctor for pain relief for my arth hip, he has given me prescription for co-codamol. Am I wrong? as I have never taken it before , but isnt this a pain killer i could buy over the counter for less than the price of a prescription? and is it not that much better than nurophen anyway, I could be talking rubbish as i am not sure.
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Date: 07.09.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: got given prescription for co-codamol

Hi jenny no you can't buy it over the counter it is much stronger than those you can buy. Much stronger. I take cocodamol too. Be carefully in the begining it can make you dizzy so careful if you have to drive. Also don't take more than prescribed by your doc cos they aare stronger than what you will have been used to. They do help me with my arthritis. Hope this answers your question.
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Date: 07.09.2009
From: Jenny

Subject: Re: got given prescription for co-codamol

Thanks Lynn I was nt sure, so will be careful. I have just completed my diss allowance form phew!
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Date: 07.09.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: got given prescription for co-codamol

hi there two strenths or so my doc told me when she gave me mine on lower and work well most of time. make sure u eat plenty of fruit ect as can bung u up a bit lol but worth it
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Date: 07.09.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: got given prescription for co-codamol

Hi Jenny hope you remembered to photo copy it.. always handy in case they loose your docs. good luck with the claim
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Date: 07.09.2009
From: Jenny

Subject: Re: got given prescription for co-codamol

Hi Lynne i did it on line and saved a copy on my pc am keeping everything crossed.
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Date: 07.09.2009
From: jenny

Subject: Re: got given prescription for co-codamol

Hi Val I think if it took the pain away it would be well worth being bunged up. will up my dosage of veg just in case!
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Date: 07.09.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: got given prescription for co-codamol

good idea just in case u might get away with it was taking naproxen as well so stood no chance lol have lost a stone since stopped them sat. lol
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Date: 07.09.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: got given prescription for co-codamol

Hi jenny keeping everything crossed for you too xxx take care xxxx
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Date: 07.09.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: got given prescription for co-codamol

Jenny Hi there, its gr8 when peeps ask for advise and when we give it, they take the info on board...Im so glad u saw ya GP, so thanks for lsitening to the advice given out to u...well done and as Lynne said, they r strong, deffo take them at night ok...and in morning...just eat a little b4 taking them...u shldnt need to do that...i dont, but as your just begining them, all info helps...u shldnt havfe any side affects, but Lynnes got a point with regards driving, just until u get used to them...they help my hip pain, sometimes better than Morphine does...... glad your on top, keep it up Love Jill x
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Date: 07.09.2009
From: jenny

Subject: Re: got given prescription for co-codamol

Hi Jill advice on here has been good and worth taking as we all know nobody understands like others that are going through the same thing my family are good but don,t really understand what its like.I am so glad i found this site it makes me feel like i am not alone x
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Date: 08.09.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: got given prescription for co-codamol

hi u r not u have all your palls on here they nag a bit but lovely lol
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Date: 08.09.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: got given prescription for co-codamol

your rite there Jenny...its a goood forum...stay with us, keeps the group strong! x

Val goood luck and hope today went well....will go off line now, need to rest, not much sleep, will catch up with u later, c how u got on....xx
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Date: 08.09.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: got given prescription for co-codamol

Hi Jenny we know famil;y don't understand thats why it is nice to come in here and let off steam sometimes cos peep on here understand Take care xx
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