most people has thought that tramadol is very harmful to
our health, first thing to know when taking tramadol is
What is tramadol?
Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever.
Tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain .
The extended-release form of tramadol is for around-the-
clock treatment of pain. The extended-release form of
tramadol is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.
You should not take tramadol if you have severe breathing
problems, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or if
you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers,
narcotic medication, or an MAO inhibitor (isocarboxazid,
linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline,
selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others).
Tramadol can slow or stop your breathing, and may be
habit-forming. MISUSE OF THIS MEDICINE CAN CAUSE
ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child
or other person using the medicine without a prescription.
Tramadol should not be given to a child younger than 12
years old. Ultram ER should not be given to anyone
younger than 18 years old.
Taking tramadol during pregnancy may cause life-
threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use this medicine with
alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or
slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take tramadol if you are allergic to it, or
if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems;
a blockage in your stomach or intestines;
if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives,
tranquilizers, or narcotic medications; or
if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14
days (such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue
injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or
tranylcypromine).
Tramadol should not be given to a child younger than 12
years old. Ultram ER should not be given to anyone
younger than 18 years old.
Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18
years old who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils
or adenoids.
Seizures have occurred in some people taking tramadol.
Talk with your doctor about your seizure risk, which may
be higher if you have ever had:
a head injury, epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
drug or alcohol addiction;
a metabolic disorder; or
if you also use certain antibiotics, antifungal
medications, heart or blood pressure medications, or
medicines to treat HIV or AIDS.
If you use tramadol while you are pregnant, your baby
could become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-
threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is
born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine
may need medical treatment for several weeks. Tell your
doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Do not breast-feed while taking tramadol. This medicine
can pass into breast milk and cause drowsiness,
breathing problems, or death in a nursing baby.
To make sure tramadol is safe for you, tell your doctor if
you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease;
a stomach disorder; or
mental illness, or suicide attempt.
How should I take tramadol?
Take tramadol exactly as prescribed. Follow all directions
on your prescription label. Tramadol can slow or stop
your breathing, especially when you start using this
medicine or whenever your dose is changed. Never take
this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than
prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop
working as well in relieving your pain.
Tramadol may be habit-forming, even at regular doses.
Never share this medicine with another person, especially
someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction.
MISUSE OF PAIN MEDICATION CAN CAUSE
ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child
or other person using the medicine without a prescription.
Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
Stop taking all other around-the-clock narcotic pain
medications when you start taking tramadol.
Tramadol can be taken with or without food, but take it
the same way each time.
Do not crush, break, or open an extended-release tablet
or capsule (ConZip, Ultram ER). Swallow it whole to
avoid exposure to a potentially fatal dose.
Never crush or break a tablet inhale the powder or mix
it into a liquid to inject the drug into your vein. This
practice has resulted in death.
If you use the tramadol extended-release tablet, the tablet
shell may pass into your stools (bowel movements). This is
normal and does not mean that you are not receiving
enough of the medicine.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly, or you could
have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor
how to safely stop using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Keep track of your medicine. Tramadol is a drug of abuse
and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine
improperly or without a prescription.
Do not keep leftover opioid medication. Just one dose can
cause death in someone using this medicine accidentally
or improperly. Ask your pharmacist where to locate a
drug take-back disposal program. If there is no take-back
program, flush the unused medicine down the toilet.
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