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General Information

Tramadol provides patients with pain relief. The medication is a synthetic analgesic and is not a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like many other pain relievers. This drug is similar to narcotics in behavior and may be addictive. The medication is most often used for patients with moderate to severe pain. Physicians prescribe Tramadol for back pain, restless leg syndrome, fibromyalgia, and acid reflux disease. The medication may enhance the immune system of those taking the medication.

Experts consider the medication a controlled substance in the United States and Canada. Therefore, patients must have a prescription in order to obtain the drug. Patients may obtain the drug via internet pharmacies and by remote prescription.

In some countries, the drug is available over the counter. In Mexico, Tramacet is available over the counter. Tramecet is a combination of the drug and paracetamol. Patients may readily obtain the drug without a prescription. In most Asian countries, the capsule is sold under the brand name Tramal. Many Asians use it to treat labor pains. Sweden, on the other hand, still considers the drug a prescription or scheduled drug.

Recommended Dosages of the Drug

Patients are recommended to take between 50 to 100 mg every 4 to 6 hours for pain. Patients should not exceed 400 mg/day. Physicians may improve the patient's tolerance for the medication by increasing the dosage by 25 mg/day. The dosages may be increased by 25 mg every 3 days until the 100 mg/day is reached. If the patient needs a 200 mg/day dosage, then the dosage may be increased by 50 mg every 3 days. Patients may consume Tramadol with or without food. The tablets are available in extended release form. Extended release tablets should always be swallowed whole.

Forms the Drug is Available

• Capsules
• Tablets
• Suppositories
• Effervescent Tablets
• Powders
• SC, IM, and IV Injections
• Epidural, Intrathecal, and Caudal Injections
• Powders for compounding
• Tablets
• Capsules
• Liquids for Oral Consumption

Warnings/ Precautions

Patients who are addicted to drugs or alcohol should not take the drug. Individuals who have seizures are more likely to have a seizure if taking the medication. Do not take Tramadol with a history of seizures, metabolic disorders, muscle relaxers or medicine. Consult a physician if the medication is not working well.

Previous patients have cited that the medication affected their thinking or their ability to drive. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery while taking the drug. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you discontinue use of Tramadol. The patient may experience anxiety, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, tremors, chills, hallucination, breathing problems, or trouble sleeping.

Patients are advised not to crush the tablet. The powder should not be inhaled or injected after dilution into a liquid. Using the drug in this manner may cause side effects that are life-threatening.

Possible Side Effects

Individuals taking the drug Tramadol may experience side effects. The most common side effects are as follows:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sweating
• Constipation
• Drowsiness
• Nervous Tremors
• Muscle Contractions
• Anxiety
• Respiratory Problems
• Seizure

Tricyclic antidepressants or SSRIs combined with Tramadol may induce seizures. Seizure possibility increases when combined with comordibities and concomitant drugs also. Seizures episodes are increased in patients taking over 700 mg orally or 300 mg intravenously. Some patients have experienced seizures with dosages as low as 100 to 400 mg orally. Experts suggest that fewer than 1 percent of patients ever experience a seizure with their first Tramadol prescription. Seizure risk is higher among patients between the ages of 25 to 54 years of age.

Bleeding complications may occur if Tramadol is combined with warfarin. Constipation is most common in elderly patients. Some patients may need assistance evacuating the bowel.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Patients who are pregnant should seek the advice of a physician before consuming the drug. The medication should not be taken by women that are pregnant or breast feeding unless the benefits outweigh the risks. The drug may also cause serious or in some cases fatal side effect in a newborn. Mothers who become pregnant while taking the medication should immediately cease taking the drug. The drug is known to pass from the mother's body and into breast milk. Nursing mothers should not take the drug as it may affect the newborn. In some instances, the drug is recommended for nursing mothers. The amount of the drug excreted into milk is typically low. However, a physician should monitor the affects of the drug on the mother and newborn during consumption.

Overdose

Tramadol overdose may be fatal. Seek medical attention if you have consumed too much of the medication. Symptoms of an overdose may include drowsiness, slow heartbeat, shallow breathing, weakness, light-headedness, fainting, coma, or cold skin.

Disclaimer

The aforementioned documentation is provided for informational purposes only. The information provided is not intended to be exhaustive in any form. However, the information is intended to provide guidelines for the reader. The informational is general and a qualified physician or pharmacists should be consulted prior to consuming the medication. The author disclaims responsibility for any inaccurate information provided. The author also relinquishes responsibility for damages or bodily harm that may occur in relation to the information provided. No warranty is provided for this information, either directly or by implication.