Bad reaction to co- codamol

glass Oh dear, does it mention anything about such a strong reaction on the enclosed "blurb"?

I have had a look online and it mentions not to take with gall bladder disease (I dont have a gall bladder so dont know of that applies), I dont often take tablets so when I was offered co-codamol this morning I accepted not thinking I might have a reaction.

DH took one once and said it was the worst experience of his life! He became completely disorientated, felt dizzy and had to lie down until the effects wore off, which seemed to take ages.

I dont want to go through that again, for a while I thought I was going to have to phone someone as the pain was terrible.

glass Do you think that it would be wise to have a word with your GP? x

It seems to have passed soop. I dont like to bother them.

I can't take them. They make me sick. TBH I don't think they are any better than Ibuprofen.

I also get bad nausea if I take them.. maybe its the codeine in them.. hope you feel better soon

glass That's awful. I hope you're feeling fully recovered now. I think you should have a word with your GP, even if it's only over the phone.

Glass I don't have a gall bladder either but they don't have that effect on me. I however have the same reaction as Ana's DH but still had to take them because I can't take Ibuprofen. It means I just end up in bed or semi-comatose on the sofa.

I don't take them because they make me so nauseated and slightly "trippy." Never had pain though - that is a funny. Worth discussing with whoever gave you them in the first place maybe.

I believe they can affect the stomach lining, like aspirin, so if I were you, glass I would contact your GP. Pain like that should be investigated.

Yuk! That sounds bad! The only problem I have had with them is the constipating effect. Which can be bad!
I can't take Aspirin, well I haven't had it for years but last time my face and tounge swelled up most alarmingly.
Because of this I have also been warned off NSAIDs Ibrupofen etc. So co-codamol is all I have left.

glass my mum was unable to digest co-codamol as she got older, and this was confirmed when she suffered abdominal pain and an investigation found several of the little blighters stuck on the wall of her stomach, intact. As soon as they were flushed out, she felt well again. After that, all her tablets were either crushed to ensure digestion, or had coatings to protect her stomach whilst they passed through.

I find that anything containing codeine causes severe constipation -so I avoid completely.

Tongue swelled up!

I've been prescribed co-codamol following surgery but 8 tablets are the maximum allowed in any 24 hours. Does anyone know if I can also take ibruprofen?

Yes, I believe you can, but check with your GP.

Or talk to your pharmacist. We are very lucky to have a great one who answers all our questions and really checks his facts first. They usually know all there is to know about medications and what is safe and what is not. If you read the leaflets you can scare yourself but the pharmacist will be able to reassure you or tell you not to take them.

I cannot take cocodamol as I have a severe reaction to them. I become sick and dizzy within minutes.

Also the pharmacist is usually much more acessible than the GP

Good grief glass that sounds a frightening experience! I would definitely phone your GP and let him/her know what happened - better to be on the safe side.

I can't take co-codamol, aspirin or ibuprofen - they make me feel very sick - the same with my husband and mum. Might be worth mentioning it to your GP so that he/she records it on your notes - to avoid being prescribed drugs that may have similar constituents/effects.

Are you ok now glass