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Is It Safe To Stop Panadeine Forte Abruptly?
Question: hi i have been taking panadeine forte 500 milligrams of paracetamol and 30 of codeine for about 4 years now i also take targin 3 times a day 10 / 5 will that stop my withdrawl if i stop panadeine forte suddenly
Brief Answer:
If it is only one tablet of Panadeine forte, maybe
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
You have not mentioned how many tablets of Panadeine forte you have been taking per day. If you have been taking only one tablet you can stop it immediately without much adverse effects as you are on the same dose of opioid. If you are on several tablets it would be smoother to taper the dose down. Paracetamol does not have any dependence and is a simple analgesic.
Take care
If it is only one tablet of Panadeine forte, maybe
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
You have not mentioned how many tablets of Panadeine forte you have been taking per day. If you have been taking only one tablet you can stop it immediately without much adverse effects as you are on the same dose of opioid. If you are on several tablets it would be smoother to taper the dose down. Paracetamol does not have any dependence and is a simple analgesic.
Take care
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