- Med Effects Increasing? 23rd February 2007
... I have been taking hydrococone and/or tramadol for about a year and a half now. Standard doses....
- US Healthcare System 2, Fabby 0 23rd February 2007
... and my doses havent gone up all that much, Im on tramadol 240 a month, lortab 7.5 90 per month, and baclofen...
- Another Cymbalta Question 18th February 2007
... that can be induced by many of the SSRI's SNRI's, Tramadol etc when the interactions cause the circulating serotonin...
- Question about Durgesic Patch?? 16th February 2007
... shot of Cortisone in my Buttocks and 1 injection a Tramadol in the other. She also gave me a perscription for...
- Opiates and tooth problems 15th February 2007
... job at the flossing!
I have taken everything from Tramadol , Flexeril, and now on Oxycontin, Percocet, Cymbalta...
... syndrome so its good to know. At the moment i'm on tramadol and dihydrocodeine for breakthrou with amitriptylene...
- Surgery with no insurance? 9th February 2007
... hubbys are now at walmart on the $4 plan as is my tramadol , and his more expensive meds his psychiatrist has...
- Sharonn And Everybody I Chatted With, Shoreline, Dj, Etc........ 29th January 2007
... you have not been getting good pain relief with the Tramadol and it sounds like she gave it to you anyways. Ultram ... , Ultracet is the same thing as Tramadol . I recall you are already on that? I know you were...
... Tramadol is a weak opiate..it works on the opiate receptors ... ..most Drs.(mine included do not know that ultram/ tramadol is habit forming..they used it in detox when I was...
... and ultracet are basically the same. Ultracet has tramadol in it and tylenol. Ultram just has tramadol, but...
- Buprenorphine 29th January 2007
... pain relating to my crohns disease. Was Previously on Tramadol . Also taking paracetamol for pain.
Just wondered ... pain. Also how well Buprenorphine was compared to Tramadol .
Thanks
Adam...
- Young, untreated, and time to change primaries! 21st January 2007
... well as amitriptyline and Trazodone, I've also tried Tramadol with no relief. I know I have the strength within...
- Pain medication 20th January 2007
... strength I was previously taking. Vicodin 5/500 and Tramadol (Ultram) 50mg. However the new medications state...
- Mixing to changing med 16th January 2007
... I want to get off the Tramadol (it's taking about 14 - 50mg tabs a day to help handle ... day of work.
I know I am developing a tolerance on Tramadol and I am taking way to much and not getting much relief ... . But with my dr, tramadol , flexeril and ambien is as far as he wants to go into...
... Please please let your doctor know right away how many Tramadol you are taking so he can help you get back to where ... You are never supposed to take more than 100 mgs of Tramadol at once, not more than every 4 hours, and not more...
- Does anyone have advice? On 12-15 Norco a day and would like to decrease. 14th January 2007
... take two short acting pain meds at once, the 50 mg tramadol (two tablets 4 times a day) and the Lortab 7.5 (one ... because I have been basically on the same dose of Tramadol for over a decade and still get excellent results...
... ...
I was doing ok for a few years only taking Tramadol ...and Flexeril for both muscle pain and to help sleep...
- Mixing Meds 14th January 2007
... at this point will require the doctors okay, I take tramadol with hydrocodone, But Tramadol can have reactions ... resolved quickly and get some relief. I have been on the tramadol for over a decade now at the same doseage and I still...
... Hi again Nicole,
I am on 50 mg tramadol , 6-8 per day, and I have been on this dose for over ... between that and being 'addicted', however people taking Tramadol are at risk for addictive behaviors even though it ... med has gone up a bit over my decade in PM but my tramadol has stayed the same. Good luck to you, Please let...
... please take this up with your doctor before taking any tramadol on your own.
Tramadol lowers the seizure threshold ... seizures too?
Aside from possible seizure issues, tramadol is also a partial serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake ...
I'm familiar with this because I take methadone, tramadol , cymbalta and imitrex, and when I pick up my meds...
- doctor finally trying a new regimen-lyrica 12th January 2007
... effective on nerve pain. The combination of Lyrica and tramadol has given me my life back.
The first day I took...
- Lost Medical Benefits Need 2 Vent 11th January 2007
... monday to pay for 2 of my perscriptions, $200 for my tramadol and lortab for 1 month. Hubby is out of his zoloft ... get his lithium and trazadone there, as well as my Tramadol , lortab, baclofen, and cholesterol med. If we both ... hubbys seraquel, also the fact that Walmart has 60 tramadol listed on their $4 plan as a months supply, and I...
... a limit on the amount you can get monthly. So the tramadol will cost $4.00 for a 30 day supply. They will only...
... think the only analgesics on the $4 Walmart plan are Tramadol 50 mg. and Ibuprofin up to the 800 mg strength.
...
- Cymbalta for pain management? 3rd January 2007
... time to see a pain management doc. She put me on tramadol since she didn't want me to be on narcotics. Tried ... the tramadol for a few days and found that it seemed to be making...
- Is baclofen a major impotence causing drug? 1st January 2007
... take a day
Amitriptyline 150mg
Oxycontin 80mg
Tramadol 400mg
200mg of Topamax
5grams of Clomazapam
And...
- How do Pain Meds Help You? 29th December 2006
... I am curious as to how opiate pain meds and tramadol help other people.
I take both of them for pain...
- Dealing w/pain/avoiding Addiction 29th December 2006
... week. Currently on meloxicam (an NSAID) and hydro and tramadol .
I take 10mg hydro a day OR 75-100mg tramadol ...
- In Despair! Need Help 22nd December 2006
... such as toredol for the inflammation and possibly tramadol , although tramadol must be closely monitored for addictive...
- Tramadol and antidepressants 21st December 2006
... I take Tramadol and Cymbalta.
In fact, I've been warned by my pharmacy...
... Hi Anx,
I have been on tramadol /ultram 50 mgs (2 pills 4x a day) and antidepressants ... reaction to either medication, although coming off tramadol can be tricky, make sure you closely follow the advice...
... Hello. Do any of you experience thinning hair from the Tramadol ?
Thanks.
Salty...
- Visit to PM Doc 20th December 2006
... whatever. Just like they know not to exceeed 400 mgs of tramadol a day.
That's just his opinion. Years are passing...
- $4.00 meds 15th December 2006
... month.
The only med on their list that I take is tramadol , and since my pain contract requires me to use one...
- A Question 14th December 2006
... I have been on tramadol for about 5 years now, this last year I'v been at ... for my chronic pain, which is getting worse, but the Tramadol isn't working as well as it did, but I'll cross that...
... object is to get my body stable after each reduction -- tramadol has a long half-life, and people do not usually "feel...
- Tramadol vs. Vicoden 13th December 2006
... medications...
If you are taking any amount of tramadol for over a couple of weeks, you most likely will become ... taper when it's time to stop.
All that being said, tramadol really is an effective drug, and the dependence issues ... percocet!
Anyway, this has been my experience with tramadol . Let me know if you want to hear more about how long...
... is either unaware of the addiction ptoential with Tramadol , or plain just doesn't inform their patients about ... it. Both Vicodin & Tramadol can cause some seriously bad withdraw symptoms when ... period of time.
The things I've read about stopping Tramadol say that there is a risk of seizures when stopped ... who have fought addiction to both and say that the tramadol withdraws are much worse than the vicodin- especially ... scare you, but if you are going to be stopping the Tramadol , you might want to talk to your doctor about a taper ... concern for your health in switching from Vicodin to Tramadol . I know it must have been a shock to hear that Tramadol...
- Tramadol HCL 12th December 2006
... You should do a search on these boards for Tramadol or Ultram to get a better feel for what this drug...
- Strongest Pain Medicine? 12th December 2006
... release), Kapake, Naproxen, Gabapentin & occasionally Tramadol . I even take Zolpidem to help me sleep.
From the...
- Addicted?? 26th November 2006
... Hey MK-
If you are talking about Tramadol /Ultram, then I am very disappointed to hear of yet ... addiction to medications for pain management, then Tramadol might not be the way to go.
I do hope you are able...
... the vic on the shelf.
I asked specifically if the Tramadol was addictive, and explained my vic concerns, and...
- anyone taking Lyrica? 21st November 2006
... issues worsened (and muscle wasting started), I added Tramadol to the mix, but without the Lyrica, the Tramadol didn...
- Ultram+Vicodin on Drug Tests Question 17th November 2006
... Vicodin is more likely to show up then Tramadol , as generaly they test for opiates, Tramadol is rarely...
- Tramadol 16th November 2006
... sure., There are a dozen different manufacturers of Tramadol in the US, so variation in size,shape, color isn't...
- Tramadol 14th November 2006
... Hi All:You need to be careful with tramadol as it is addictive and can cause seizures when you...
... Do you take the tramadol at night to help you sleep becuse it relieves the...
... Tramadol wont effect the liver, however, if you are taking...
... Cheers folks, I did check about the AD and Tramadol and also my sleeping med as well, she just said that...
- Have A Huge Problem 13th November 2006
... feel for you, I really do... Do you have any ultram, tramadol ? it will help with W/D'S A little bit and you won...
- Ultram ER..... 8th November 2006
... through pain.
i found this approach useful - the tramadol giving a baseline leval of releif, and an acetaminophen...
- How much ultram is TOO MUCH ?? 4th November 2006
... 400mg per day of tramadol is generaly considered the maximum.
However, you ... day) or/and ibuprofen (400mg 4 times a day) to the tramadol regime....
- Drug Testing 30th October 2006
... testing.
I have a back problem for which I take Tramadol and occasionally hydrocodone.
The irony is, I am...
- What is Your Level of Pain Relief??? 11th October 2006
... said I was taking Oxycontin, I am currently taking Tramadol (Ultram), and Oxycodone, 10 mgs, and Baclofen. I have ... allow me to be. I know a lot of people don't like the Tramadol for a miriad of reasons, But I have been on it for...
- How can a pharmacist change a prescription? 2nd October 2006
... been reading for quite awhile.
I have been taking Tramadol for about 5 months -- 2 tabs (50mg), 3Xday. I know ... for ulnar nerve transposition.
I am taking both Tramadol and Lyrica -- that combination works well for me. ... Anyway, I went to the pharmacy for my refill on the Tramadol -- 80 pills at 8 pills/day. That would equal 10 days ... be trying other things for my pain and that taking Tramadol is not the way to manage it. Keep in mind that this ... I should be at a different dosage?
This is for TRAMADOL !!! I know that this medication can cause withdrawal...
... withdrawals, which I've heard can be horrible with Tramadol ).
But it has been written this way since the beginning ... never had an issue on the days supply on the many Tramadol prescriptions I have since the beginning. In the research...
- Morphine Pump 27th September 2006
... oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, tramadol , meperidine, propoxyphene, morphine, codeine, dihydrocodein...
- oxycontin increase. 14th September 2006
... relief from it. also the same after hours doc that rx tramadol also rx seroquel for sleep. now i know that it is...
... Tramadol is very weak and is compared to Tylenol#3.If you've ... been taking oxycontin 50mgs TID then tramadol is not going to touch you.Tramadol can also cause...
- tramacet,(tramadol) 6th September 2006
... :) Be careful with tramadol as it can cause seizures especially if your prone ... to them. Tramadol works on some of the same receptors that opiates ...
... Hi
I was on tramadol for 6 months and it can be a good relief drug if used ... It is best effective when taken with paracetamol. Tramadol works on its own but to get better pain management ... and the hospital staff told me the best way to use tramadol was with the other drug i mentioned.
It does have...
- Botox 15th August 2006
... be worse. i have been on differant meds now i am on tramadol . i was on one of the good ones Neurontin.. but the...
- Wow was I wrong about Ultram... 7th August 2006
... ntidepressants should be stopped abruptly and since Ultram " Tramadol " has properties from both classes, it binds to the...
- Hi i'm Paula 23rd July 2006
... and still get adequate pain relief. I was taking Tramadol 100mg PRN for Bt pain but I started a new antidepressant...
- Carisprodol, soma causing depression 17th July 2006
... noticed withdrawals of any kind. But they'll hand out tramadol like candy because it's not an "opoid'. Yeah right...
- Taking Ultracet for a year. Problems? Advice? 17th July 2006
... Sorry i didn't see this post sooner, as I have been on tramadol (ultracet) for the better part of a decade. Did your ... There is a HIGH risk of seizure with coming off of tramadol , or with over dosing, which is obviously not an issue...
... believe the siezures can happen when your abusing tramadol and not withdrawling from it.There have been recorded ... cases of patients that take large quantities of tramadol having siezures over time.Be careful with this drug...
- Worried about addiction 13th July 2006
... you've been self medicating with alcohol and taking Tramadol at the same time (correct me if I'm wrong here) isn...
... of thing into consideration with all patients.
Tramadol (non narcotic) is addictive, and so are most of the...
... first day in about 11 days that I have not taken any Tramadol . I have pain, but it is tolerable.
3 years ago...
- Nervous about Dr appt 5th July 2006
... percocet is out for me and it is stronger than vicodin – tramadol did the same thing to me in regards to sleeping ...
- Oxycontin & Having Children, Need Feedback Please. 4th July 2006
... Oxycontin 40mg, Topamax 300mg, Lyrica 300mg twice a week, Tramadol 400mg SR, Klonopin 2mg and Omoprozole 20mg, (I think...
- Tramadol with hydrocodone for bt ? 3rd July 2006
... 4 times a day is probably more effective than the tramadol itself. If the doctor was concerned about the combination ... then I would think he would just remove the Tramadol completely as it's pretty low on the scale in terms...
... right...but for some crazy reason my husband feels the tramadol works great for him and he likes it better than narcotics...
... As long as the Tramadol works there's nothing wrong with it but if you really ... perhaps trying your husband on the newer Long Acting Tramadol ? I know there's a few members here on it. Maybe he...
... I'm wondering why the doc would perscribe tramadol and hydrocodone at the same time? I'm pretty sure ... tramadol is a short acting med. like the hydro. And since your ... husband gets better relief from tramadol ,you would think any doc. would rather perscribe that...
- going to the PM for the first time next friday 29th June 2006
... rheumy's and they gave me a script for Flexeril and Tramadol and said they would call my docs on Monday to let...
- PM for Migraine and Muscle Pain??/Advice Please 22nd June 2006
... prescribe hydrocodone or Tylenol 3, but mostly I take Tramadol which now seems to be causing daily or rebound headaches...
... I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the tramadol is aiding in those headaches.I don't like this drug ... This sort of pain is not going to be controlled by tramadol which has the pain killing strength as tylenol 3.You...
- Who works? 20th June 2006
... is certainly right about the side effects .I am on Tramadol and it doesn't do anything to me like it used to.It...
- Extended release Ultram? 15th June 2006
... Hey Agurl,
Ultram ( Tramadol ) is a synthetic opioid analgesic. Its a unique drug ... some time now. However, the ER version is newer. Tramadol has been around since about 1995. The ER came has ... been out for 9 months or so.
Tramadol is weaker than dilaudid and I'm surprised that your ... doc didnt give you a taper schedule.
Tramadol works for some and not for others. Due to its anti ... I have heard of people having trouble getting off Tramadol (Ultram) in the past.
This is a drug that you will...
... Alan,
Tramadol (Ultram) is a synthetic analgesic. You're right that ... Codeine, Thebaine or other common opioids. However, Tramadol does bind to u-opioid receptors. Making this drug ... have reported seizures while coming off this drug.
Tramadol is effective in some and many people report good results ... has "like narcotic" side effects.
I have taken Tramadol in the past, and for me it didn't work that well....
... to search around a little in there. it appears that tramadol and another supposed non narcotic med are the two...
- Ever had pharmacy short you? 15th June 2006
... problems with my Lortabs or Oxys, just the Ultram ( Tramadol ) wierd, huh?! Good luck to you!~Fabby :)...
- pain meds vs TENS unit 10th June 2006
... edge off but puts me in "la-la land", I am trying Tramadol now which knocks me out, yet doesn't do much for the...
- Pain med question 3rd June 2006
... said, You may want to ask your doctor about ultram ( tramadol ) I have been on it for years and have found it to...
... Angela,
I just want to caution you a little about Tramadol /Ultram/Ultracet. This drug is indeed a synthetic ... disliked. I would rather come off of Morphine than Tramadol myself. Just my opinion though.
Just FYI, Ortho...
- phantom limb pain 11th May 2006
... opiates than other pain types. BTW, I also use LA Tramadol , apparently it's one of the only meds in this field...
- Lidoderm patches for brachial plexus and cervical plexus neuralgia??? 29th April 2006
... for me as well.
I did get a bit of relief from tramadol - but not much - I have to live with the pain....
- Switching to SUBOXONE Monday for Pain Management 12th April 2006
... constipated is no fun AT ALL, the worst pain med for me is tramadol it plugged me up like a cork. I don't have those problems ... at all with oxy of vicadin but tramadol is horrible for me. anyhow keep us posted that is...
- No solid answers about pain! Need encouragement 12th April 2006
... for everyone else. I know a lot of people don't like Tramadol because of all the side effects, but it works really...
- How do I know if I have built up a resistence to my pain meds 8th April 2006
... in my lower back, and knee problems. I have been on tramadol and baclofen for years, and 2 7.5 lortabs a day. I...
- Narcotic Dependant??? 6th April 2006
... bad enough that even though I had my baclofen and tramadol and ice packs and heating pads and relaxation cds...
- How much is too much? 27th March 2006
... 800 mg. Ibuprofin twice a day in conjunction with Tramadol and Lortabs. The advil are safe but they are mainly...
- First appt. with P/M Doc, what to expect? 21st March 2006
... seeing my Gp for a few months and he was giving me Tramadol , and Vicadin ES For 3 -4 a day and he would give me ... Last March so a year now. for a long time I just took tramadol and motrin but that was not enough for me I was in...
- Vicodin vs Percocet Oxycontin Morphine 11th March 2006
... actually there is a new one called Ultram ER which is Tramadol time-released over a 24 hour period.
Most people...
- Tramadol and Tramadol HCL 10th March 2006
... Tramadol HCL is the same thing. It's the active ingredient ... in Ultram or Ultracet which is tramadol and tylenol mixed.
Good luck, Dave...
... So all Tramadol (not ultracet) contain tylenol? I know ultracet contains...
... Tramadol is the active drug in both. Ultracet contains Tylenol ... at 325 mg. Ultram is just Tramadol . Ultram has 50mg of Tramadol where Ultracet has 37 ... .5 mg of Tramadol .
They have actually just released a new Ultram...
... here that someones husband was battling to get off tramadol which is a bit worrying.
I have used it very recently ... seemed a bit alarmed I wanted some more. He said Tramadol is one of the heavy ones (ie very strong pain killer...
... TZU,
Tramadol is not that potent of a drug in my opinion. However ... you are opiate naive (don't take opiates often) then Tramadol may work just fine.
When Tramadol was first introduced ... least in most states. However, it was soon found that Tramadol dependency was worse than first expected. Not only ... recommendation or not.
I'm not trying to discourage tramadol . If it is working and you and your Dr are comfortable ... some information from the prescribing information of tramadol about the comparison to other opiates (strength wise...
...
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...
This is directly from the prescribing info for Tramadol (Ultram):
Pharmacodynamics
ULTRAM® is a centrally ... inhibition of re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin.
Tramadol is considered a synthetic opioid, however, it works...
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- Requesting Medication 9th March 2006
... vicoprofen 7.5/200 until last week when I was switched to tramadol because I started getting nauseous everytime I took ... my medicine. Well the tramadol didn't help at all. Now, they just called back and ... told me to take one vicoprofen with the tramadol . My question is this...I don't want to keep taking...
... Make sure the physician's office knows that the tramadol does nothing to help your pain. The hydrocodone 10...
- Vicoprofen and Upset Stomach 3rd March 2006
... and told me to take the vicoprofen along with the tramadol . I just want to stay away from the ibuprofen if I...
- Pancreatitis is a pain 15th February 2006
... rescribing me codeine, which was rubbish, so they put me on Tramadol . This seemed to keep the pain under control most...
- Appt with new Dr. on Friday - how do I act? 6th February 2006
... pain down, and the ibuprofin 800 mgs mixed with my tramadol and oxycontin is a great combo but it sure took a...
- Ultram and Oxycotin together? 21st January 2006
... script for Ultram, which I filled with the generic Tramadol . He was always happier when I was using tramadol...
- Help for my 16yr old Daughter...Please 7th January 2006
... that may help her. You might want to discuss Ultram ( tramadol ) with your doctor like the other poster mentioned...
... alternatives to the doc. For the poster that recommended tramadol (ultram), while ultram can be a very effective pain ... actually not recommend it in your daughter's case. Tramadol does indeed cause substantial withdrawal symptoms ... the SSRI's such as zoloft or paxil.) And Ultram ( tramadol ) is short acting, just like the vicodin, and what ... keep a more steady serum level in her system. Plus tramadol is known to cause seizures if used in higher then...
- Pain Meds & The Worst Side Affect 5th January 2006
... it was mostly for that but I also take percocet and tramadol ....
- Mri 1st January 2006
... doctor about it next visit, thanks! I also have taken Tramadol (Ultram) for over 10 years and that has some antidepressant ... as long as I have an opiate to take alongside it. Tramadol is a tricky med, it needs to be stopped and started...
