What is Tramdol?

Tramdol, or Tramadol, (also Ultram) is a non-narcotic pain reliever generally prescribed for mild to moderate pain. It is a synthetic combination that works in the central nervous system, and although the exact way this drug works is not completely understood, it works well for controlling pain in most people.
SinceTramadol is not a narcotic it is not addictive, so it can be taken for longer periods of time for chronic pain victims.

Side effects

Tramadol is not a narcotic, but some of the side effects are the same. They include dizziness, headache, fatigue,sweating, vomiting, dry mouth and diarrhea.

Less common side effects of Tramadol include nervousness or anxiety, sleep disturbances, emotional upset, low stomach pain, excessive gas, skin rash, urinary difficulty, loss of appetite and euphoria.

If you experience any unusual side effects not listed here, you should call your physician since some of them can be very serious and affect your heart, liver, mental stability, blood and stomach.

Drug interactions

People taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) should use extreme caution when taking Tramadol as it can cause severe side effects.

Carbamazepine (tegretol) makes Tramadol less effective and your doctor may prescribe a higher dose of Tramadol.

You should not take Tramadol with any narcotic medication, with alcohol, tranquilizers, sedatives or any other nervous-system depressant.

Who should not take Tramadol

Children younger than 16 should not take Tramadol. Do not take Tramadol with alcohol or with narcotic drugs. Tramadol contains acetaminophen. You should not take additional acetaminophen because of the risk of overdose.

People with kidney or liver disease must take a very small dosage of Tramadol and must follow their doctor's orders exactly to avoid further damage to the liver or kidneys.

Pregnant women or nursing mothers should not take Tramadol as it passes through the mother's bloodstream to the baby in utero as well as in breast milk after birth.

Food Interactions

There are no known food interactions with Tramadol.

Overdose

Overdose of Tramadol can be deadly. Symptoms of overdose include seizure and breathing difficulty. If a person needs to be transported to the emergency room, take the prescription bottle with you to the hospital. If you suspect overdose, do not delay in getting medical treatment.