[prydey]

I was on palexia for approx 4-6months, starting at 50mg twice a day and working up to 150mg twice a day over the space of a couple of weeks before the pain was managed. After surgery, once I was released from hospital, I stopped. Cold turkey. No side effects. No withdrawal symptoms. There was some side effects while on the drug, mainly with little things like not recalling words etc, or not being able to get the right words out etc. I'm sure there were other minor things but nothing serious.

I agree they should be used only if absolutely necessary however. I was being seen by the head of pain management at Flinders hospital here in Adelaide.

Regardless of any advice myself and others give, only use medication under the guidance of your own doctor and specialist. Everyone reacts differently.