Tramadol extended-release is a prescription medication that is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain. This medication is a narcotic-like pain medication that affects the central nervous system and is used when around-the-clock pain treatment is needed. The brand names for tramadol extended-release are Ultram ER and Ryzolt.
Tramadol
Tramadol is an analgesic drug used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredSerious side effects of tramadol extended-release that require immediate medical attention include:
- agitation
- hallucinations
- fever
- rapid heartbeats
- overactive reflexes
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- loss of coordination
- fainting
- seizure
- blistering skin rash
- shallow breathing
- weak pulse
Less serious side effects include:
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- weakness
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- poor appetite
- blurred vision
- flushing
- sleeplessness
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredPeople who are allergic to tramadol, opioid medications or any ingredient contained in tramadol extended-release tablets, should not take this medication. Tramadol extended-release should not be used in people who are also taking opioids, alcohol, hypnotics, narcotics, centrally acting analgesics or any psychotropic drugs. Do not use this medication if you have severe liver or kidney problems or if you are taking carbamazepine, nefazodone, sodium oxybate, thioxanthene,or other tramadol-containing products.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredTramadol is a prescription medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. This medication is a man-made narcotic-like pain medication. Tramadol affects the central nervous system to reduce pain.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredPeople who are allergic to tramadol, to opioid medications or to any ingredient contained in tramadol tablets, should not take this medication. Tramadol should not be used in people who are using opioids, alcohol, hypnotic, other narcotics, centrally acting analgesics or any psychotropic drugs. Tramodol has been found to increase the risk of suicide in those who are addiction-prone or taking tranquilizers or antidepressants. Tramadol should be avoided by people taking antidepressants in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group. This combination can cause serotonin syndrome, which is characterized by rapid development of overheating, hogh blood pressure, muscle rigidity, mental status changes (e.g., delirium or coma), and in rare cases, death. You should not use tramadol if you have ever had an alcohol or drug addiction. People with severe respiratory or lung conditions should not take the medicine.
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Dr. Grant Cooper, MD , Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, answeredTramadol (Ultram), is similar in its mode of action to certain narcotics, in that it is an analgesic without anti-inflammatory effects. However, unlike narcotics, it does not depress respiration or have as great an addictive potential as narcotic medications.