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Can I use Ultram if I am taking a seizure medication?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
You should avoid combining the prescription pain medication Ultram (tramadol) with seizure medications. Certain antiseizure medications, such as carbamazepine, may decrease the pain-relieving effect of Ultram; in addition, Ultram can raise your risk of seizures.

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