I have used co-proxamol for the last 17 years for migrai...

1. Guest 1 November 2005 at 22:36PM
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   I have used co-proxamol for the last 17 years for migraines - they are the only tablets that work. They make the difference between being completely debilitated and lying in bed for days on end with my head in a bucket, double vision, light sensitivity and excruciating unbearable pain, and being able to function normally.

   I've been gievn co-codamol, co-drydamol and tylex, none of which work at all yet alone as well.

   After a horse-riding accident 5 months ago I have had the additional burden of headaches caused by constant neck pain, but co-proxamol also cured these. Now my last supplies have run out my life is falling apart. I spend every other day in bed vomiting and in pain. I am at University on the second year of a teaching degree and unless some alternative can be found it looks like I will be unable to complete my degree.

   Why did these morons decide to withdraw this drug? There was no consultation or time for an effective alternative to be introduced, my GP just told me I couldnt have them any more. Surely selective precriptions to people who have not abused the drug and for whom it works would have been better?

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2. Guest 28 January 2006 at 12:09PM

   I have read your comment. Having recently completed a PGCE I know how demanding teacher training is. I am now working as a teacher and loving it. I am seriously considering wheterh to try looking on the web to get co proxamol it is so good and one of the few painkillers I feel comfortable taking and am not allergic to! Good luck with your degree.

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3. Guest 15 October 2008 at 17:13PM

   [quote:e10875fd75=\"P. H.\"]I have used co-proxamol for the last 17 years for migraines - they are the only tablets that work. They make the difference between being completely debilitated and lying in bed for days on end with my head in a bucket, double vision, light sensitivity and excruciating unbearable pain, and being able to function normally.

   I've been gievn co-codamol, co-drydamol and tylex, none of which work at all yet alone as well.

   After a horse-riding accident 5 months ago I have had the additional burden of headaches caused by constant neck pain, but co-proxamol also cured these. Now my last supplies have run out my life is falling apart. I spend every other day in bed vomiting and in pain. I am at University on the second year of a teaching degree and unless some alternative can be found it looks like I will be unable to complete my degree.

   Why did these morons decide to withdraw this drug? There was no consultation or time for an effective alternative to be introduced, my GP just told me I couldnt have them any more. Surely selective precriptions to people who have not abused the drug and for whom it works would have been better?

   [i:e10875fd75]This message was automatically imported from the original Patient Experience[/i:e10875fd75][/quote:e10875fd75] :: glum:....I have been on Co-Proamol since diagnosed with 5 and 6 cervical deteriation co-prox gave daily relief Dr. has said this could have been accellerated by hunting and Speedway in younger days ,but, at 74 still working (reduced hours) my Dr. cannot scipt Co-Prox and replaced by Co-Dydramol but stated not so effective. Withdrawn as easy to kill yourself!!! I have no intention or many other pain sufferers to pay a undertakers vast sum before he above needs another chef !!!!!!

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