ULTRAM Reviews (TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.1 (554 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ULTRAM with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ULTRAM | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Chronic hip/lower back pain | Constipation the first month but my body now seems to have adapted. Slight euphoria, nothing like Vicodin 5/500 though. Sexual side-effects have been my biggest complaint. I have a noticeable decrease in sex drive and it takes longer for me to reach orgasm. With the immediate release form I can time the inability to reach orgasm to a period that starts one hour after taking the med to ~5 hours after. It's annoying but living with the pain is MUCH MUCH worse. So far no tolerance to the medication (~4 months of daily use). | Prior to Ultram I was taking Vicodin 5/500 as needed. I find that Tramadol works better than Vicodin for me. It has been a life saver and I seem to be tolerating it well with no (or at least no noticeable) tolerance. I was initially started on 200mg Ultram ER per day, but my insurance would not pay for the ER formulation so I am on 50mg four times per day. I occasionally will need to pop a half 50mg pill durring the day for break-through pain, very rare do I need to do so (so fare ~ once per month). Also, taking 500mg of Tylenol every six hours seems to increase the pain killing power sometimes. I initially had constipation but that quickly subsided. The biggest downer for me has been sexual side effects!!! My sex drive has taken a nose dive since taking this med...and when I engage in sex it takes me a while to orgasm (I think this is due to the SSRI component of this drug). That said, I am willing to live with this because my chronic pain has been under control for the first time in my life. Prior to Ultram I was using Vicodin, which has its own bag of troubles. I recently moved to a new state...and convincing my doctor to prescribe Vicodin for my pain management was a HUGE problem (even with letters from my previous doctors). Seems like many doctors just don't want to hassle with Opiates these days. Anyhow, I am 100% satisfied with Ultram...crossing my fingers I don't build up tolerance. I understand it doesn't work for everyone, but I'd recommend chroni | M | 35 | 4 months 50mg 4X day | 7/13/2010 | 5 | Treatment Resistant OCD | Constipation, Drowsiness | I had tried every known medication used for severe OCD. My doc finally told me he read research where Ultram helps patients who are treatment-resistant. It has really helped with my severe OCD. However, this drug is very addictive, and is now a Schedule IV medication in 3 states, and legislation is underway in many other states. | M | 30 | 4 years 50 4X day | 9/26/2010 | 5 | Spinal Nerve Damage "&" Ossteoperos | Constipation, nausea-headache (nausea can give me a headache, Ibuprofen often brings relief to both), slight dizziness, caffeine-like effect (speed). | Although Ultram is chemically an opioid, it's physical addictive nature is much lower to me than MS Conton and other opiates, as an example. Ultram can almost completely remove my pain for a few hours. Because my problem is 2 fold, I also take Neurontin for the nerve damage. Combining Ultram & Neurontin has changed my life for the better; so far. I was as good as dead before; could not get pain off my mind. I've learned that you really need to take as little as possible with any pain med. Tolerance is always a problem. The rewards can be great, but be very careful with any drug; paying attention to every change your body experiences, at the same time don't think about your problems all the time, they will be made worse from it. Don't forget that you have been wonderfully made! | M | 48 | 45 days 50 3X day | 12/27/2010 | 5 | DDD,Scoliosis,Labral Tear Shoulder | Insomnia if taken after 4PM. | This is the best painkiller for mild to moderate pain in my opinion. I've been taking 1-2 50mg pills/day for 7 years. It gives me a speedy/antidepressant type feeling and takes away this nagging pain. They are cheap and you can buy them without prescription LEGALLY since they aren't a controlled drug. I wouldn't take more than 4 a day if I were you. They are addictive to some. I've been addicted to the big boys (fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine) but surprisingly, I take no more than 2 p/day. Good luck to all in pain! | M | 31 | 7 years 50-100mg 1X day | 5/10/2011 | 5 | Back injury | Euphoria, happy, calm, high and feeling light and good | Think of it, the doctor I visited actually who introduced me this drug actually wanted me to feel good, I remember him telling me,"let me prescribe you with a very good pain killer" and that's it, I am quite addicted to it now. It makes me high and calm, feel good and got the "fly" feeling... now I know how they derive the name "Dr Evil" | M | 38 | 1X day | 5/23/2012 | 5 | i feel like i can tolerate life better after taking ultram. i need it the first thing in the morning and i am happy that it lasts longer than norco. ultram will save my marriage | M | 35 | 6 years 150 | 7/4/2012 | 5 | Cluster Headaches | none - best part | only one I found which helps pain and doesn't stop me from functioning | M | 60 | 1 years | 1/29/2006 | 5 | Spinal fractures & broken ribs | Very slight euphoria, more relaxed, and overall increased happiness. Just developed (today) a weird ringing in my ears that also makes high pitched voices sometimes sound like they are talking through the spinning blades of an electric fan. | I started taking Ultram about 7 months ago after a bad car accident. I had major internal organ damage, broken ribs, spinal fractures, a concussion, etc. The doctor refused to prescribe opiates, and instead gave me Darvocet. Darvocet was worthless. Then we tried Ultram. It worked OK by itself, but combined with ibuprofen it is fantastic! I take 2 50mg Ultram and 2-3 200mg ibuprofen once in the morning and once in the evening. The pain relief lasts 6-8 hours. My pain is mainly low to medium level abdomenal aches, neck and back pain. | M | 35 | 7 months | 3/9/2006 | 5 | Rare form of Gout | Less pain in all aspects...Mental and Physical. It's not for people who have "Addictive Personalties" or "Weak Minds"...Also side effects for myself were the commom dry mouth,mild headache,and a mild itch...pending on number of tablets taken in a 24hr period. The more you take the worse the side effect.The most unusual side effect was my mental ability. It was greatly increased in many aspects. It was proberly the reuptake but Damn !!! I was a 24hr nonstop "Robot" all off of one 50mg tablet.I could perform the duties of 4 co-workers on a floor of 190 Inmates inside a correctional center "Alone" which i dont recommend but sometimes shifts are shorthanded and i found myself doing just that.I would always keep a ultram in my backpack for those days and let me tell you thats when this drug surprised me and it's capabilites. | You must use this drug as a "Get you by from day to day" drug. I take it as needed. The most i ever taken in a year is 50 to 75 (50mg tablets).The Reuptake is what will get you hooked...You must remain focused | M | 35 | 1995 days | 2/8/2006 | 5 | Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome | Tiredness | Cleared my agonizing pain, this drug is a miracle. | M | 18 | 3 days | 4/1/2006 | 5 | fibromyalgia | NONE | Love it. Have no side effects as long as dont take on empty stomache. I have an energy boost and can live with the pain now. | M | 43 | 2 years | 12/13/2005 | 5 | pain in lower legs and RLS | No side affects that I noticed | NEVER< NEVER run out!! If you are going to DC Ultram wean very slowly | M | 39 | 12 years | 11/14/2006 | 5 | Lower back surgery | Dry mouth, slight itchy feeling, mood elevation, light jittery feeling when trying to fall asleep | I consider this medicine a wonder drug! After taking about every NSAID made and a few light opiates, my DR gave me a sample of Ultracet in 2005. It always works for me, but you can only take it for a few days or so. It's very effective when you go a few days between doses. This drug has saved me many trips to the ER! | M | 42 | 18 months | 2/11/2007 | 5 | fractured wrist. | I had an accident on my road bike (bicycle) where I hit the ground hands first spread out and my left thumb "pad" took all the fall, at 20 MPH. I was given Naprosyn (sp?) for its anti-inflamatory qualities as well. As for side effects: nothing unpleasant during the week I took it...300mg/day. It produced a mild euphoria, but not like a traditional narcotic such as Darvocet, etc. I take Xanax 3 times per day for AD and have for 9 years. Ultram tends to make me a little hyper but not in the way that I experienced while seeking treatment for real AD - it makes me alert and active. I tended to want to clean up or tackle some project I'd put off for weeks. A bit of nausea if taken on an empty stomach, but not bad. I also had a tendency to clench my teeth a BIT. Nothing serious though. I didn't have the withdrawal symptoms like everyone else because I had it for only 7 days (I'm guessing that's why). For me the experience was good because I could function at work w | M | 44 | 7 days | 8/24/2006 | 5 | Bulging disk, Interstitial Cystitis | Too large a dose makes it difficult to sleep. Take with food. | I have been taking Ultram (tramadol) for about 8 years now. My doctor recommended I try it to avoid back surgery. It also has helped a lot with the IC. It doesn't completely remove the pain, but it makes it bearable. I have taken as many as 8 of the 50 mg tablets per day. At that higher level, I experienced mild confusion and difficulty concentrating. Currently, I'm taking 4 per day unless the pain is especially bad at night. Then I take 1.5 (75mg total) so that I can sleep. If I take 100 mg, I can't get to sleep at all. I decided once to switch off of tramadol to hydrocodone. I experienced withdrawal symptoms so I tapered off slowly over the period of a week or so and I was fine. This drug has enabled me to function and keep working. | M | 60 | 8 years | 2/21/2007 | 5 | M | | 4/26/2006 | 5 | Restless Leg Sysdrome, Osteoarthrit | Up to 150 mg per day no side effects | Seems to relieve pain with no gastric upset | M | 72 | 6 months | 12/27/2003 | 5 | bone spur pain | felt a calming effect | M | 54 | | 2/2/2004 | 5 | back/neck pain | M | 63 | 5 days | 1/18/2003 | 5 | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome | None. - Can Ultram be taken forever? I take 100mg everyday. No less, no more. | This is a wonder drug. I feel Great!!!! It doesn't get rid of the pain it just makes your mind feel better when you have the pain. That's enough for me. As an athlete I workout everyday at 5am. I love it. I was recently diagnosed with TOS, took every drug they gave me and finally they just went to a pain killer. It's saved my life!!! | M | 38 | 3 months | 2/4/2005 |
ULTRAM (TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE): See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol is similar to opioid (narcotic) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. FDA Approval Date: 1995-03-03 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)