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Tramadol 30 pills - 50 mg |
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Tramadol 180 pills - 50 mg |
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Brand Name:
Ultram |
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Tramadol Medication Drug
Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before using this drug.
Online
Tramadol Use Indication:
Take
Tramadol medication by mouth as prescribed. It is usually taken
every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Use this medication exactly as
prescribed. Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or
use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because this
drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for an extended period
of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your
doctor's approval. When used for extended periods, this
medication may not work as well and may require different dosing.
Consult your doctor if the medication stops working well.
Prescription Drug Tramadol Side Effects:
Tramadol
medication may cause dizziness, weakness, incoordination, nausea
or vomiting, stomach upset, constipation, headache, drowsiness,
anxiety, irritability, dry mouth, or increased sweating. If any
of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify
your doctor if you develop any of these serious effects while
taking this medication: chest pain, rapid heart rate, skin rash
or itching, mental confusion, disorientation, seizures, tingling
of the hands or feet, trouble breathing. In the unlikely event
you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate
medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:
rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
Precautions on using Tramadol prescription:
Tell your
doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver
disease, seizure disorder, lung disease, history of drug or
alcohol dependency, any allergies you may have. Limit alcohol as
it may add to the dizziness or drowsiness effects caused by the
medication. Because this drug may make you dizzy/drowsy, use
caution performing tasks requiring alertness such as driving.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during
pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Tramadol is excreted into breast milk. Because the effects on a
nursing infant are not known, consult your doctor before breast-
feeding.
Tramadol
Drug Interaction:
Tell your
doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you
may use, especially of: carbamazepine, narcotic pain relievers
(e.g., codeine), drugs used to aid sleep, antidepressants (e.g.,
SSRI-types such as fluoxetine or fluvoxamine), MAO inhibitors
(e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, procarbazine,
selegiline, tranylcypromine), psychiatric medicine (e.g.,
nefazodone), "triptan"-type drugs, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g.,
diazepam), sibutramine. Also, report use of certain
antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine) which are also present in
many cough-and-cold products. Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Tramadol
Overdose:
If overdose
is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include cold
and clammy skin, low body temperature, slowed breathing, slowed
heartbeat, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, deep sleep,
loss of consciousness, or seizures.
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