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A 33-year-old female asked:

I take codeine 90mg three x daily (6 months), but want to come off it as it makes meso groggy. whats the best way to do it (even against gp's advice?)

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered

Pain Management 31 years experience

Why GP against it?: Odd. Most doctors happy to get you off those type of meds. Off like on in reverse.

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