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What Causes Headaches After Withdrawal From Codeine?
Question: This is my 3 day of withdrawal from codeine, but having bad headaches, what should I take 4 the headaches and how long before I feel better , I took between 4 and 8 tablets but have been taking 8 regularly for about a year but been on codeine 3 or 4 for many years, I also have sinusitis appear, blocked nose making headaches worse
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Codein abuse for that longer time needs a complete detoxification under a supervision of an addiction medicine specialist. And also you mentioned clogged sinuses which means you got a severe sinusitis and both of these issues are very responsible for the headaches and migraines you have been getting.
I would say rely on tylenol meanwhile get to an addiction medicine specialist for codeine withdrawal management and an otorhinolaryngologist for these sinuses infections.Some antibiotics and decongestants will help. You also had a history of anxiety and depression medicines and these conditions themselves have their triggers for the migrainous headaches. Get the concerned specialists and once managed everything will vanish including headaches and clogged sinuses.I can not suggest anything more than tylenol and some over the counter decongestants unless you see the specialists for your two ailments presenting as one.
I hope it helps.Dont forget to close the discussion please.
Take care
Needs management and consultation
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking!
Codein abuse for that longer time needs a complete detoxification under a supervision of an addiction medicine specialist. And also you mentioned clogged sinuses which means you got a severe sinusitis and both of these issues are very responsible for the headaches and migraines you have been getting.
I would say rely on tylenol meanwhile get to an addiction medicine specialist for codeine withdrawal management and an otorhinolaryngologist for these sinuses infections.Some antibiotics and decongestants will help. You also had a history of anxiety and depression medicines and these conditions themselves have their triggers for the migrainous headaches. Get the concerned specialists and once managed everything will vanish including headaches and clogged sinuses.I can not suggest anything more than tylenol and some over the counter decongestants unless you see the specialists for your two ailments presenting as one.
I hope it helps.Dont forget to close the discussion please.
Take care
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