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How soon after starting Ultram will my symptoms improve?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
You should start feeling relief from your moderate to moderately severe pain within about an hour of taking Ultram (tramadol). Ultram has its maximum effect within two to three hours.

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