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Drug Uses
Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It also may
be used to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic conditions such as cancer
or joint pain. Tramadol works by decreasing the brain's perception and response
to pain. It also reduces the size or magnitude of the pain signal passed
from one nerve to another. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other
uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How Taken
Tramadol comes as a tablet to take it orally. It usually is taken every 4-6
hours as needed. It may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions
on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to
explain any part you do not understand. Take Tramadol exactly as directed.
Tramadol can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose take it more often,
or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Tramadol, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease; liver
disease; or a history of alcohol or drug dependence. You may not be able
to take Tramadol, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring
during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Tramadol
is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether
it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without
first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether
Tramadol passes into breast milk. Do not take Tramadol without first talking
to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. If you are over 75 years
of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from Tramadol.
The maximum daily dose of Tramadol for people over 75 years of age is 300
mg. Tramadol is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than
16 years of age.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost
time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Possible Side Effects
Although side effects from Tramadol are not common, they can occur. The most
frequently reported events were in the central nervous system (Migraine,
Speech disorders) and gastrointestinal system (Gastrointestinal bleeding,
Hepatitis, Stomatitis, Liver failure). Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms
are severe or do not go away: dizziness, headache, drowsiness, blurred vision,
upset stomach, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you experience any of the following
symptoms, call your doctor immediately: fast heartbeat, redness, swelling,
and itching of the face, numbness or tingling of the hands and feet, difficulty
breathing, changes in urination, seizures.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Tramadol overdose include
difficulty breathing; shallow, weak breathing; and seizures.
More Information
Do not drink alcohol while taking Tramadol. Alcohol may cause a dangerous
decrease in breathing and/ or liver problems when used during treatment with
Tramadol. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other
hazardous activities. Tramadol may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you
experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Avoid sleeping
pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistamines except under the supervision
of your doctor. These drugs may increase drowsiness caused by Tramadol. |