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Suggest Treatment For Addiction To Codeine Syrup
Question: Hello Doctor,
I'm having a hard time to stop making use of drug. Everyday i take full bottle of codeine syrup. I want to quit this habit but it's hard for me to beat my mind and stop making use of the medication. I need advice please.
I'm having a hard time to stop making use of drug. Everyday i take full bottle of codeine syrup. I want to quit this habit but it's hard for me to beat my mind and stop making use of the medication. I need advice please.
Brief Answer:
You have to visit psychiatrist for prescription of medicines and counseling
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query and do understand your concern.
First of all it is very important to have willingness to quit.
In case of addiction, deaddiction is best done after admission in a hospital under medical supervision.
If that is not possible , at least once in two days monitoring by a psychiatrist is advised.
Long-term codeine use should not be stopped suddenly without supervision, as there is chances of withdrawal symptoms.
There are effective agonist medication available like methadone and buprenorphine as well as antagonist medication like naltrexone. These are all prescription based medicines. This drugs will help in reducing the craving and also help in addressing the the withdrawal symptoms. After weaning you off codeine I would suggest counselling sessions to prevent relapse.
So I would recommend you to visit a psychiatrist near your place and discuss regarding the management plan that best suits you .
Hope this helps
Take care
You have to visit psychiatrist for prescription of medicines and counseling
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query and do understand your concern.
First of all it is very important to have willingness to quit.
In case of addiction, deaddiction is best done after admission in a hospital under medical supervision.
If that is not possible , at least once in two days monitoring by a psychiatrist is advised.
Long-term codeine use should not be stopped suddenly without supervision, as there is chances of withdrawal symptoms.
There are effective agonist medication available like methadone and buprenorphine as well as antagonist medication like naltrexone. These are all prescription based medicines. This drugs will help in reducing the craving and also help in addressing the the withdrawal symptoms. After weaning you off codeine I would suggest counselling sessions to prevent relapse.
So I would recommend you to visit a psychiatrist near your place and discuss regarding the management plan that best suits you .
Hope this helps
Take care
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