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Side Effects Of Ultram

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what are the side effects of ULTRAM ER? Yes, it's a narcotic and can dangerous if used incorrectly and/or abused, but what are the feeling you know of when taking it, if any. The packaging says to take it every day at the same time/same hour, but can I just take it as needed? Is it suppose to be taken with food? Yes, I've searched online, but hoping for input from those who've actually taken it or have experience with ULTRAM ER. Thank you!

DynodiKK replied: "Sorry. Edit. Of course take it as needed if you can. This might be the Golden Goose to the positive side of Ultram. If you never took an opiate in your life, it might be good. A genuine doctor on here referred to as a poor drug. I am not that kind. Also not to be used in physically dependant people and not good for long term pain. It is two compounds in one. One that works on Opiate receptors like Codiene but only on one Unit that Codiene does, and the other compound plays with your brain serotonin function. This is a very weak opiate which randomly hits receptors and it gets it's extra punchy feeling of euphoria from it's anti-depressant serotonin inhibiting properties. Which incidentally can trigger terrible manic thoughts, depression, not sleeping, suicidal tendencies if the blood level is not maintained at a functioning level. Take it with Prozac and your done. Withdrawal can include brain Zaps. Does that sound good? Extreme blood shot ,baggy eyes. Side effects are fatique, constipation or diarrhea difficulty sleeping dizziness, drowsiness dry mouth (This was with me bad!) false sense of well being, feeling of unreality, mood changes headache (With me, sensations like I was gonna have a stroke) indigestion itching If you are not a person physically dependant on opiates this can be a good drug. I have heard actual pharmacologists refer to it as a joke. **************************************To A person physically dependant on opiates this drug in my opinion is a death sentence. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ One; there are still people that believe the lie it is a non-narcotic, non-opiate. OKAYYYYYYYY! And pigs fly, right? It is totally synthetic and on a physically dependant person and a person that was a user of this drug for a long time, the withdrawal is hell and in my opinion worse than anything I ever felt. And minded there was nothing else in me! I personally think a person is better off taking hydrocodone. I firmly believe this and will adhere to this till I die. Edit. Read above line in the above paragraph. I am here to warn you, not paint rosie pictures. As far as people that can handle it? Yea, I know one in Chicago. So? I also know a person that never took a pain pill in their life's and took these as prescribed. The next day after one dose she thought she was gonna have a stroke and die. I said it could be a good drug. I sure am not saying anymore. People have swallowed 80mg's of Methadone and lived too."

Belldandy replied: "I've had to take Ultram on and off for years, since it first came out. It isn't very strong (I've also had to use morphine, fentanyl, and methadone at different times in the past--at higher doses than the person above me, actually), but for mild/moderate pain, it's fine. It can make you feel high at first--taking it with food will stop that. I never felt high, but some people do. I did get dizzy when I first started it, but if I ate with it for the first few days I was OK. It can make you sleepy, so be careful driving until you know if you're going to get knocked out or not! With an extended release pill like Ultram ER, it's really best to take it as it's directed. This will send a steady stream of pain relief into your system. It's much harder to treat pain if you wait until you start hurting--the medicine has to catch up instead of keeping a steady pace. Did that make sense? I'm trying to say that it has to work harder and is less effective if you wait until you hurt. Don't worry if you ever notice withdrawal symptoms if you miss a pill--it doesn't mean your addicted. All addiction is now considered to be what used to be called "psychological addiction". The physical part is just your body being used to it, which happens with so many medicines--not just pain pills! It can be hard to come off Ultram, but it doesn't mean you have a problem. Your dr can just wean you off slowly--I've done it many times without incident--with this one and stronger ones, as well. If you're taking it for pain and not for fun, it's very unusual to get addicted. Only a very small fraction of chronic pain patients develop addictions, and most that do had problems with drugs or alcohol in the past:... ... (Sorry to go on and on with this subject--I just don't want you to think you're an addict if you ever have withdrawals or tolerance! It's one of my major rant issues). Oh, so busy ranting...I forgot to say...it did upset my stomach at first if I took it on an empty stomach, but that only lasted about a week."

StephM replied: "Ultram ER: Tramadol (TRA-ma-dole) is used to relieve pain, including pain after surgery. The long-acting tablets are used for chronic ongoing pain. The effects of tramadol are similar to those of narcotic analgesics. Although tramadol is not classified as a narcotic, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. <-- that was taken from the site listed below. I am on Ultram ER. I think it sucks. Doesn't work for me but it can cause and most likely will cause dependence. I get terrible withdrawl headaches when i stop it for more than 2 days. My doctor has told me it's best to keep the level of ultram er in your system up and constant. So I've been instructed to take it every day at the same time. No matter what my pain level is at. This way it maintains the right level and helps manage your pain as well. I don't take it with food but that is a personal decision. If it makes your stomach upset when you take it, take it with food. Best to follow the doctors orders or the package insert. It will probably tell you what to do regarding food and what to do if it upsets your stomach. Good Luck."

what is the side effects of ultram? i'm taking medication; ultram i need to know the side effects.

happygirl replied: "log on the internet,go to health,and type in ultram.you need to why you are taking this for.hope you find what your looking"

littlemall4u replied: "you can call the drug store where you bought it hope this site helps--d03826a1.html"

John S replied: "Ultram side effects: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Ultram and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: * seizure (convulsions); a red, blistering, peeling skin rash; or shallow breathing, weak pulse. Continue taking Ultram and talk to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects: * dizziness, drowsiness, weakness; nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite;blurred vision; flushing (redness, warmth, or tingly feeling); or sleep problems (insomnia). Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome."

Ultram ER side effects - anybody with experience? Earlier this week I took an Ultram ER sample that my doctor gave me (for severe bursitis in my hip) and about 8 hours later I had the weirdest experience: I would get hot flashes and start sweating, then I'd vomit even though I didn't feel nauseated. I had the hiccups for hours, too. Anyone else have weird side-effects with the long acting tramodol? (Short acting doesn't do this to me.) I've taken hydrocodone twice in my life and it gave me auditory hallucinations, so I can't take vicoprofen. I've used naproxen and ibuprofen for the pain and inflammation, but neither really do the trick if my hip is really flared up. The tramodol (short acting) works, and I only take it every once in a while - this was my first experience with the extended release.

honeychild_star replied: "It may be because its in your system for so much longer, i took the short acting one and had no side effects, apart from sedation at the start. Talk to a pharmasist, as they will be able to tell you if thats what its from, and if it is, id switch the the shorter acting ones."

nobodyinparticular replied: "The hot flashes, sweating, and vomiting are all listed in the side effects section of the labeling. I couldn't find hiccups there, but I know enough about physiology to know that anything that can cause all the side effects that this drug causes could also cause hiccups. What probably happened is that your system didn't absorb the drug at the rate that the manufacturer designed it for, and you got a big hit at 8 hours. By then, the drug was probably in your gut, where it would react somewhat differently than if it was released into your system from your stomach. I'm not a big believer in extended release drugs because people differ so much you can't rely on them. If you have taken the regular tramadol with no problems, I suggest you tell your doctor you don't want the ER form again. I've included a link if you want to read up on the drug."

relaxrx replied: "Don't take that "non-narcotic" crap. It messes with your cental nervous system and is lame. Stop taking due to terrible adverse affects. Call your Dr monday am asap. Ask you Dr. for a normal pain med like Vicoprofen."

Jimmy replied: "Well, technically tramadol is a narcotic, as its still an opiate, its just really weak and not a controlled substance. While it can be effective for some people, so can tylenol. If you're in pain enough to see a doctor and need a pre ion, then I agree with relaxrx, vicoprofen would be the best choice, as hydrocodone should be strong enough and I always prefer ibuprofen over acetaminophen."

I just started taking ultram having side effects? take 2 pills 50 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed and can't sleep and i feel like I have to do something.Feel very motivated like i have to keep busy anyone else feel this way on this medication?Every time i lay down can't fall asleep my body is tired but my mind is wide awake.Thanks for any info.

Chris A replied: "Call you local pharmacist and ask if this is a common side effect- If it isn't call you Md who prescribed it to you and tell him of you experience - He may want to prescribe something else for you"

I am having bad side effects from Ultram I don't think they are severe enough to go to the E.R but, I feel? terrible! I took one this morning and decided I'm not going to take anymore until I can talk to my doctor but, how long should I expect the side effects to last? How long will they stay in my system? I have only been taking them for 2 days.

DynoDiKk replied: "OH MY GOD! This is truly a crappy drug. You can feel like you are going to have a stroke, extreme bloodshot eye's and all kinds of depression issue's. The side effects can last up to 72 hours. It builds up in you. MY GOD WHEN is this MONSTER going to be stopped! LOL.WHat makes this drug so terrible is the doc's LIE about it and it is totally synthetic and crap. You can read all over the interent on what a terrible drug this is. BE GLAD this happened to you now! For look at this scenario; Suppose you were taking them for a year and had to stop suddenly. Than you would have went through the worse physical and mental withdrawal on the face of the earth, and I weaned off all this stuff. Thank god you seen the light right away, a lot of people are not as fotunate and as we speak are going through absolute HELL trying to get off these things! Check your blood pressure and pulse, look for blue finger nail beds and watch for breathing problems and check your heart for weird rhythms! AND than THROW the remaining pills in the toilet, urinate on them and flush them! The thing is this, you are having a side effect as a result of the serotonin reuptake crap, and you might be experiencing an over-expression of dopamine. This can result in all sorts of wierd chit and god only knows what they can give you at the ER. It should end in 8 hours or less."

ultram side effects ?????????? ultram is addictive.Does it have the same kind of side effects as oxycodone or vicodine? why is this drug addictive? does it make you feel mind ulterated? Do people get high from ultram?

misty714 replied: "I took Ultram when i was trying to get off of vicodin. It is a very poor substitute. It did not alter my consciousness, nor did it make me high. It did help with pain, but had some bad side effects like panic attacks. It is relatively new and not a lot is known about long term effects. I read somewhere that it could cause siezures. I did not become addicted to it at all! The only way for me to get off vicodin was to get on the methadone program. That worked! Love misty714"

deltaqueen replied: "Ultram (tramadol) isn't really on the danger list of addiction. Like most pain related drugs there is a Risk of addiction. Although it is a opiate based drug, it is not on the controlled substance list (yet). The side effects are very different from those of Oxycodone or vicodain. Ultram taken in the correct dosage should not be mind altering, it may cause a little drowsiness, but you are not likely to feel "high". Ultram is a very,very popular and effective drug that is diagnosed to those with mild or moderate pain. I consider it one of the safest."

Susan Yarrawonga replied: "Try a Yahoo search for ultram + "side effects" and see what you get."

Zoloft & Ultram-Major side effects? I am a diabetic who is currently undergoing a lot of medical treatment. To make a long story short, I have pain and nausea (which they can't find the source to. I am undergoing a lot of tests), so they prescribed me Ultram for the pain and Compezine for the nausea. They knew that I was taking Zoloft 50 mg once a day. They knew all of my medications including Klonopin for anxiety, Geodon for my mood swings, and Lyrica for my neuropathy, and amitriptyline When I went to my behavioral health doctor, she was concerned that they gave me Ultram, because apparently they interact. Doing some research, I found that my amitriptyline also interacts with Zoloft. She warned me about them, but she didn't tell me the side effects. Are they dangerous? Has anyone taken both before? THey are both really low doses, and I won't take them at the same time. I am going to call my doctor Monday, but I really don't know if it is safe to take any Ultram over the weekend. Just so everyone knows-I WILL GO ASK A DOCTOR. I am just asking for anyone's experiences themselves. Thanks. I am sorry I meant that she was concerned that the Zoloft would interact with the Ultram. I apologize for not being clear. And thank you for your input!

Someones' Mom replied: "You wrote: 'she was concerned that they gave me Ultram, because apparently they interact.', but don't indicate what 'they' are. Which medications interact with Ultram? I cannot imagine why they would.... Ultram is a nonopiate analgesic, but does occupy opiate receptor sites. It is also considered an SSNI (selective seritonin neurogenic inhibitor) and does affect mood, and potentially depression. Amytriptaline is a tricyclic antidepressant, where Zoloft is SSRI antidepressant. They have been prescribed together for years, as has Trazadone (tricyclic antidepressant prescribed for sleep) along with SSRIs. Do check with your doctor on Monday. Your prescribing doctor is also aware of the meds that you are taking, do supply him with the information the bahavioralist provided you with. I suspect that since there has been a concern that he will change one or more of your meds. Don't take more than prescribed of any of the meds. Can also check with a pharmacist regarding your concerns. If the pharmacist who filled your Ultram also filled your other pre ions, he would have alerted you to the fact that drug to drug interactions are of concern. So can start with the pharmacist who can advise you about taking the Ultram over the weekend, as well as other drug interactions."

Kirin Kat replied: "I am also taking several drugs, including Xanax and Trazadon, amoung high blood pressure meds. I think mainly the doctors look for when you are on a variety of drugs liket this is to weight out the benefits vs dangers. Amitriptyline I have taken also, but Zoloft being an antidepressant also it is a different type of drug. Amitriptyline is more of a sedative type older tricyclic antidepressant. While Zoloft is more currrent. I've taken amitryptiline with Lexapro. One at night for sleep help, the other in the morning. Helped for awhile, then dosages need to be changed up. Maybe you can ask your Doc about the fact that these two drug combination lead to heart rhythm problems. I'm not sure about Zoloft decreasing the effect of the Ultram, but you need to be very careful about combining Ultram with any antidepressant, as there is a risk of seizures."

Judie replied: "I had a bad allergic reaction to Ultram so be careful with it.At one time years ago they tried to pull it off the market.I take Prozac for OCD and hyperactivity and Xanax for anxiety.I am allergic to nearly everything they give me and have to take steroids about every 4-5 months to calm my system down so it won't be so reactive to everything.My doctor has also told me that with some meds I take that the benefits far out weigh the risks.Be sure to let your doctor know about this.Good luck."

12pleze replied: "All pain pills interact with anti-depressants but not to to the point of hurting you. They take away pain relief affect."

ghost replied: "Ultram makes some people sick. I like it alright. Do not take SSRI's."

Typical side effects of Ultram (tramadol)? I've found it to be moderately stimulating, potently appetite reducing, and causing some difficulty falling asleep. Is this typical or am I experiencing idiopathic effects? Thanks, Adam S

James S replied: "usualy when they hit me it gives me confusion and blurred vision. that usualy goes away within 30 minutes. i agree with appetite reducing and moderately stimulating, but have not tried to sleep on any."

Spreedog replied: "That sounds about right Adam. I have personal experience with this also. I've also noted slight nausea when taken on an empty stomach. There can also be withdrawal symptoms if you take it chronically on a daily basis and then suddenly stop it for 24 hours."

ToxLabRat replied: "This is not at all uncommon. I am a toxicologist and therefore all drug compounds are part of my education. Also, I take Tramadol myself every day for a bad knee that I cannot get operated on until I finish my fellowship. Just as all drugs, different people will experience different systemic effects. Tramadol is not like most of the other opiod agonists. Most painkillers are just that, opiod agonists, meaning they bind to specific opiod receptors in the brain to change the way the brain recieves the pain signal. As a result of that mechanisim of action, many people will feel altered in one way or another, but usually experience euphoric effects, sedation, dizziness, sluggish, etc. However, Tramadol is both an opiod agonist as well as an SSRI (Selective Seritonin Reuptake Inhibitor), and because of this addition of the SSRI, many patients will experience a feeling that is very similar to an amphetimine. Loss of appetite, sleep disturbances, sleep disorders, the whole nine yards. So you should not be too alarmed. (I actually respond in a similar way as you, however after taking the drug for awhile, those issues have decreased, and I have found some ways to help reduce the side effects without using more drugs in combo). Basically just note that this drug you should in NO way stop taking suddenly. Even if you have only been on it a few weeks, you will have to ween off of it, because if you do not, you will experience rapid heart rate, severe tremor, and if you have any pre-exisiting cardiac issues then this can be an extremley bad situation. So, if you cannot tolerate the side effects, then you need to ween off slowly. I would consult your perscribing doctor and discuss it with him. Depending on how long you have been on the drug and how long you will need to be on the drug, then you may need to consider a dose adjusment, drug change, or he/she may reccommend giving your body more time to adjust to the drug. If you want any more info about ways to help reduce the symptoms you are experiencing then you can email me at and I will be more than happy to help."

Mathieu replied: "Tramadol has mild opioid activities and most of the opioid activity comes from an active metabolite (O-demethyl tramadol). Tramadol is also known to have monoaminergic activity that inhibits norepinephrine and serotonin (5-HT) reuptake. This is like a SNRI class antidepressant (NOT an SSRI like Prozac). The reuptake inhibiting properties block nociceptive impulses (pain impulses). Antidepressant are now used in the treatment of chronic pain. There is also some slight anti-inflammatory properties to the drug. These are unique to Tramadol and are not like the anti-inflammatory properties of NSAID's (ibuprofen) or corticosteroids (prednisone). The energy you are having it due to the SNRI antidepressant action. The effective increase in norepinephrine (very similar to adrenaline) and serotonin (both stimulating neurotransmitters) can easily provide energy and cause difficulty sleeping. Tramadol is occasionally used off label in the treatment of depression where other drugs have failed because Tramadol has immediate antidepressant and stimulatory effects. Even amphetamines have the SNRI capabilities like Tramadol. But amphetamine does significantly more. Good luck"

Tramadol/Ultram Side effects or problems with baby? If you have or know someone who has please answer? I am 16 weeks pregnant and take tramadol. Yes it is Dr prescribed. My ob said it was fine to take but not that much daily. My ob looked online and said that the only birth defects found were when animals small animals like mice and rats were given toxic human doses. He also said that like every single medication is a Category c because they don't test on pregnant women. I know everybody's dr is different and some say only Tylenol others say nothing. I figure its safe since I don't take toxic dose. Category C meds and D meds are supposed to be taken if the pros outway the cons. Anybody know more about this topic and or have experience?

indysimgirl replied: "I have always heard not to take this med while pregnant. Vicodin would even be safer. That is what they prescribe to pregnant women who have a good amount of pain. They know more about how that affects an unborn child than they do about Tramadol. I wouldn't risk it..."

Mary replied: "These are narcotics and should NOT be taken when pregnant. BUT...your baby is fully formed now...if it is to be deformed from the meds...it has already happened. Most dangerous time is first 12 wks."

WHat are the side effects of taking Pristiq with Ultram/Tramadol? Found alot of infor that said you sould not take these two meds with one another, but could not find anything saying what could happen if you do.

RS replied: "Hi. It's best that you check with a pharmacist regarding this. Most of us are here are not in the position to give you proper medical advice. good luck"

ttpawpaw replied: "Each medication has its own set of side effects that are listed as common, they also have a set that are rare. In actuality the rare could be anything from sniffles to death. Each person is an individual and may have different reaction to the same medication. You should always tell your doctor what medications you take, and ask if there are any problems taking the two together. The same thing should be asked the pharmacist when you have the pre ion filled. In fact the pharmacist should have a list of all your meds. They have a computer program that flags potentially dangerous combinations.pp"