Can I use Ultram if I am taking a muscle relaxant?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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Talk to your doctor before taking the prescription pain medication Ultram (tramadol) with muscle relaxants. Combining these drugs may increase the likelihood that you'll experience serious side effects and may also make Ultram's side effects more intense.

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