Can I use Ultram if I have a history of digestive diseases?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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If you have a history of digestive diseases, talk to your doctor before taking Ultram (tramadol). This prescription pain medication may interfere with the diagnosis or treatment of acute abdominal conditions. In addition, taking certain antinausea or other medications for digestive disease along with Ultram may cause serious side effects.

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