Solphodol versus tradol

Agenda

Can anyone tell me if tradol is stronger than solphodol. I have arthritis and am having a severe flare. Went to GP today and he gave me tradol in place of my usual solphodol as the solphodol were not giving enough relief. So far I have not noticed any relief and am losing my mind with the pain. I am just hoping I have not been fobbed off with similar painkiller with different name.

Thanks

locum-motion

Not really as simple a question as you might think.
It's a little like asking "Is a lemon stronger than an orange mixed with an apple?"
They're not the same.

Solpadol is Paracetamol 500mg + Codeine 30mg together in one tablet.
Tradol is Tramadol, and there might be 50mg, 100mg, 150mg or 200mg of it in the tablet or capsule.

Codeine and Tramadol are both painkillers that are from the 'Opioid' family. (Just like lemons and oranges are fruits from the citrus family in my analogy above)

Paracetamol is a non-opioid painkiller. (Just like an apple is a non-citrus fruit)

Tramadol is probably a more effective painkiller than either paracetamol or codeine is, but it doen't have the synergystic effect that the combination of the two is alleged to have. ("Synergystic" means that the two are supposed to work better together. Evidence for whether or not this is actually the case is patchy.)

Also, not everybody - or every pain - responds to painkillers in the exact same way.

The only meaningful way to say which is the better painkiller is for you to try it and see do you reckon you suffer less pain or more pain than you did when you were taking the other tablet.

Agenda

Thank you for taking the time giving such a detailed reply. I understand what you are saying, I think a trip back to GP is called for.

Thanks again

quinevere

What kind of arthritis is it??Osteoarthritis??

Flexiseq gel is getting rave reviews

http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/gel-gives-hope-to-450000-who-suffer-crippling-pain-of-arthritis-29491224.html

Agenda

Osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, the really severe pin is coming from the osteo in my neck.

cassid

I find the Tradol much better for curbing pain. It can make you a little sleepy so sometimes I take one with 2 panadol with am running around, this was on my Gp's recommendation.

byhookorbycrook

Was told not to drive when on Tramadol.

locum-motion

quinevere wrote: »

What kind of arthritis is it??Osteoarthritis??

Flexiseq gel is getting rave reviews

http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/gel-gives-hope-to-450000-who-suffer-crippling-pain-of-arthritis-29491224.html

That article is the laziest regurgitation of a company's PR release that I have ever seen.
Also "rave reviews" - or as they're usually called, "anecdotes" - are not evidence.
Finally, the manufacturers of this product are marketing it as a "medical device" rather than as a "medicinal product". As I have written in these forums before, the only reason I can see to do that is to avoid having to provide to a regulatory authority any actual evidence that the stuff actually does what it says on the tin.

Gremlinertia

It's very much an individual thing when it comes to what works, a combination of tramadol and zispin (sp?) cream used to work for me, but did nothing for a patient with very similar issues to me..

Trial and error especially with a condition that can change over time.. When you go back to doctor explain lack of relief, locum-motion has explained it brilliantly on the science level, so now you have more knowledge when going back.. Also, best of luck..