ULTRAM Reviews (TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 3.1 (554 Ratings)

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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)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR ULTRAMCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 4  Fibromyalgia Dry mouth, and some drowsiness. I asked for this for fibromyalgia pain. I had tried a lot of other things which didn't work. I had noticed when I was prescribed Ultram for a toothache, my fibro pain lessened. So I asked the doctor to prescribe it instead of the Lyrica he had prescribed for the fibro. The Lyrica is very expensive and I couldn't afford it all of the time. The doctor tried to argue against the Ultram, saying it wasn't recommended for chronic pain. I finally convinced him to prescribe it, and I'm very satisfied with the pain relief I get. F 54 1 months
50mg 1X AN
6/17/2010
 3  breakthrough pain sweating terrible outbreaks of sweats yes try stopping it even at low dose withdrawal F 48 6 months
50mg 2X day
6/9/2010
 3  back pain Sweating, increased body temperature, increased heart rate, increased energy, insomnia, addiction, mood swings, decreased libido I have mixed feelings about Ultram (Tramadol). I am a recovering alcoholic and clearly know that I have some form of addiction to this drug. I've never taken more than 3-4 pills in a day but as they say about drinking, it doesn't matter how much you drink. It has helped me for my back pain and even when I had a very bad toothache. I have gone off it without the major side effects others have mentioned. I've been off it for a few weeks at a time and noticed a major increase in my libido when off it. As a person of mild, chronic depression coupled with the back pain I admit I take it because "I think" it gives me a boost in my energy with the euphoric effect that probably is not even happening anymore. I don't take it everyday but even a couple times a week still has me feeling addicted to this stuff. F 43 5 years
50 mg 3X day
6/7/2010
 1  arthritis pain nausea, Diarrhea, significant spike in blood pressure, loss of appetite, increased heart rate This rating is regarding my 11 year old Labrador Retriever - it appears vets are using many "people medicine" as an off-label use for vet clients, i.e., not FDA approved for companion animals. My dog went from feeling "a bit creaky" to the point where I thought he was going to die, in a short time period - the one month he was on it - also, the first week, he had been taking 2-81 mg aspirin with it, but that was d/c immediately when he developed the diarrhea that was tinged with blood - his BP eventually spiked at 265 / 185. I suspected the tramadol, and so titrated him down rather quickly, last dose about 2 weeks ago. Now I have learned how to take his BP with a small cuff using the unit I have used for years which measures mine accurately. His BP took this 2 weeks to come down and is now average reading 130/80, and sometimes lower. His appetite is taking a bit longer to come back, but is improving. His pancreas was (is?) suspected inflamed with a cPl test a few weeks ago and is due to repeat, and it would not surprised to see it abating. As with many ratings here, there are / may be other precipitating factors; for example, I do not have a baseline BP on him before the meds, but overt signs prior to meds didn't suggest BP problems (i.e., he wasn't panting like crazy like he developed along with the high BP) - seems to me vets ought to consider such baseline readings on patients before introducing new meds (and encourage pet owners to learn how to do such F 51 1 months
50 mg 3X day
5/14/2010
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 4  Fibromyalgia I take a lot of medication so it is hard to pick out side effects from each drug. I do not think that I have experienced any side effects from this med. This medication has worked very well for a few years.It allowed me to work out without the pain of fibromyalgia. Recent years my fibro has gotten worse and I cannot exercise but this is still my pain pill of choice because I do not get the drowsiness that I do on Norco. On days when Tramadol won't work I do alternate my dose with Norco through all day. I have noticed my head is very "foggy" but cannot definitively connect that to the Tramadol or just Fibromyalgia in general. F 43 5 years
100 1X day
5/13/2010
 5  slipped disc in back Tramadol made it possible for me to get out of bed and function while going through horrible back pain. After a procedure to relieve the pain, I continued tramadol. Have been on it for 4 years now. I cut down to 25 mg twice a day. This drug is very addicting. To go off it, I have to cut my intake by very small amounts over several weeks at a time. I cut a 50 mg tablet in half twice a day and took half twice a day. Now I'm taking 1/4 of a table 3 times a day. Next week I'll take 1/4 twice a day. You really need taper off VERY slowly. F 61 4 years
50 mg 1X day
5/11/2010
 1  Abdominal pain Was given ultram because it is supposedly non-addicting. I've quit taking it and am suffering horrible withdrawl symptoms. I will never take this again. Doctors are WRONG when they say it is non-addictive. This med should be a controlled substance. I loved the energy it gave me, but am truly suffering now. It has been 3 days of torture with sleeplessness, creepy-crawly feeling, electric shocks running through my body, fever, cold sweats. Never again F 39 1 years
800 1X day
5/10/2010
 1  Lower Back Pain Made me very irritable and mean. Trouble sleeping and urinating. I took this drug from hell for aproximatly 6 weeks and went off of it cold turkey. It took me 3 days of feeling like I seriously was going to die and 4 more days of feeling somewhat better before I was back to feeling normal again. This drug is VERY ADDICTING and I DO NOT RECOMMEND it to anyone. M 44 6 weeks
30mg 4X day
5/6/2010
 4  Back pain 50% increaced energy( like on speed without the rapid heart), improved memory with the help of B12, weight loss, due to increased energy, trouble sleeping only if taken after 1400( 2pm), wierd dreams, sexual side affects ( feel like a teenager in high school), outgoing, talkative. I have noticed when I dont take it for a day I become opposite, tired, in pain, aggressive, unable to do anything. After about 5 days on it I have a crash and sleep long hours, more than 10. I have noticed dehydration while taking this. I have also noticed decreased pain, Feel like I did when I was a 21. sexual side affects: wake up with hard-ons that last for long periods increased sexual desire. Increased desire for nicotine. decreased desire for alcohol. loss of appetite M 40 6 months
50mg 4X day
4/21/2010
 3  chronic pain Constipation, withdrawal symptoms if lowered dose Helps with the pain, but hate that my body is dependent on it. Get 'buzzing' in my ears when I forget a dose. Helps me get things done at 150mg. F 54 18 months
100 mg 3X day
4/16/2010
 5  Chronic leg/hip pain-arthritis Energy, increases focus, loss of appetite, shallow breathing, addictive in the morning I can't think straight until I take 4 ultram. Then I take 4 more around 3pm. I've been beating myself up emotionally and spiritually for years thinking that I have this evil addiction. My doc says it's okay and seeing this site makes me feel better. I've tried to quit a few times, but mr ultram is always in my mind. F 31 6 years
200mg 2X day
4/13/2010
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 3  spinal stenosis ///pain control NONE F 17 12 days
30 g 1X AN
4/3/2010
 4  Anxiety & Back Pain Constipation basically is it great drug Prescribed for depression and definitely get a benefit out of it. Take a few times a day but found that if u take too much (100mg at once) got a little gittery. Was on vicodnin for back pain, wanted something for depression that had the same kind of effect. Not exactly the same, but it definitely works M 27 2 months
50 mg 3X day
3/28/2010
 1  Fractured rib Itching, restless all over, panic attacks, nice euphoria, made some extremely bad decisions Have to admit the euphoria is what addicted me. Coming off this has been an epiphany. I will suffer through the pain in the future. I did not have restless anything until I took this. Believe me, it doesn't matter how much you take you'll still have withdrawal systems if you don't keep up the amount you currently are taking. F 57 6 months
50mg 6X day
3/23/2010
 5  chronic lumbar spine pain I call this my happy med. It has worked very well for me. Recently, have noticed dry mouth but that is after taking this med for 5+ yrs. I must take it w/ibuprofen for full affect. Have needed to increase ibuprofen to 1,800 mg/da since condition has deteriorated. I am very pleased with this med. My PCP requests blood work regularly. F 72 5 years
50 mg 4X day
3/20/2010
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 4  Pain from being poisoned by CIPRO Itchiness all over face and weird breathing sensations...can't fall asleep if this stuff is in full effect! I like that it makes me "feel good"...very content when I'm on it. M 30 60 days
50mg 1X day
3/17/2010
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 4  Back pain from accident Ringing ears, sweats, dizziness, seizures, and random twitches. My docotor put me on this medication because I didn't want to be on anything that was habit forming. To my great disappoint it is very addicting. I've tried to come off of it a couple of times but the withdrawls and cravings are awful. It really does help me with my pain, I just had to be addicted to ANY type of medication. F 26 3 years
50 4X day
3/12/2010
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 3  Fibromyalgia Tension, insomnia if taken too close to bedtime, antidepressant effect (good) Spontaneous sweats, trouble focusing eyes, dry mouth. I became physically addicted in less than 1 month. It works pretty well in combination with Aleve. If I take more than 3 per day, I experience tinnitus and muscle tension in neck and shoulders. Does not work for breakthrough pain, but makes everyday living possible. I would be unable to work without it. F 53
50 mg 1X day
3/10/2010
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Patient History
 5  back pain How should I know? I have only taken it once. I am trying to get on this website to see other people's comments, which used to be easy. I have filled out ratings in the past. I think this should be voluntary to get honest reports. F 65 1 days
50 mg 3X day
3/4/2010
 4  Charcot Marie Tooth Constipation is a real problem; twitching while falling asleep. Withdrawal is a fact, you may need help if you want to go off it. I now have tinnitus, wondering if it's from the ultram? I have not developed tolerance as I might have with other pain meds. It's been a good drug for me. I'm active and work full time, and am able to live a good life using ultram. F 58 3 years
50 6X day
2/27/2010

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