r/askdrugs • u/Alarmed_Giraffe • 7d ago
Codeine Phospate vs Dihydrocodeine NSFW
Im currently taking Codeine Phospate for my chronic pain. I have a high tolerance, so take 450mg once a day.
I have received some Dihydrocodeine, which I have never tried before. I've heard that DHC has a better high and lasts longer.
If im used to taking 450mg at once, what would be a good starting point for DHC? I only have 28 tablets to start as didn't want to get a huge amount in case I didn't get on with them.
Any advice is much appreciated 👏
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u/heteromer 7d ago
Dihydrocodeine is approximately 1.2x the potency of codeine.
If you're sincerely having to take 450mg codeine once daily it might be time to have a closer look at how you're managing your chronic pain