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Does Tramadol Expire (Page 3) (Top voted first)
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Bill Says:
I pulled a muscle in my lower back and am in a lot of pain but am unemployed at the moment and can't afford to see a doctor and fill a new prescription. I found an old bottle of Tramadol HCL 50 MG with an expiration date of 3/22/2007. It has been stored in a cool, dark, dry cabinet all of this time. Does Tramadol HCL become unsafe or lose its potency after its expiration date, especially this long after?
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Tramadol is safe to give to a dog. You need to know the weight and dosage. My 75 pound dog takes 2 tabs for arthritis
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c Says:
Actually tramadol is prescribed for dogs also, my dog has taken it many times. My vet said it is the same as the human tramadol only different dosage.
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roz Says:
My vet told me I could give my dog my tramadol (off the record ). There is no difference between our meds and theirs just the price.
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Roseland Says:
My vet gave my mini dachshund 25 MG human tramadol. She had seizures but he didn't believe it. He said to give her the next dose and see how she does. She had seizures or heart attack, she developed a heart problem and died a few months later from heart attack even though on heart meds. He said it wasn't the tramadol that caused it and I believed him. He gave tramadol to my handicapped 10 lb dog soon after. He had seizures/stroke with first dose and could not get off his side after that. He soon passed away. I WOULD NEVER USE IT FOR ANOTHER PET. My heart aches.
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lee Says:
I have left over tramadol for my dog after surgery but she has arthritis and I want to give it to her... but BUT AFTER READING THIS POST i WILL CALL MY VET
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Mimi Says:
I would go to another doctor and explain what's going on.they may see something the 1st dr. Missed.
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Roxy Says:
I have some tramadol that expired two months ago. Lately I've been experiencing some back pain and would like to take it and get some relief, but I'm not sure if it's safe to take?
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Toby Says:
Re: Mary Jean (# 19) 
I’ve experienced that by the end of the month tho potency of the tramadol seems less effective. I wonder if I sometimes get “old pills” at pickup.
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balls Says:
Re: HixHox (# 5)
I know this thread is yeeeeeaaaars old, but I just have to post this because it bothered me: Tramadol is safe for dogs to take as it is prescribed by veterinarians and is the exact same composition for either humans and dogs. So stop assuming things you know nothing about.
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tinga Says:
i hava tramadol 50 mg for injection but it is olready expired in 2016.but i have a tremendous back pain .so is it safe to use
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Peggy Says:
Can I take tramadol with ibuprofen Does tramadol lose effectiveness after expiration date?
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Nan Says:
Re: Roxy (# 58)
Yes it is safe to take that close to the expiration date.
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Edwin Says:
I noticed that when I get my prescription(Tramadol 50mg tab) from a different pharmacy the potency is different. Is this a fact or just in my head?
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Kyle Says:
Exactly. Tramadol and aspirin are for dogs...Tylenol is a big no-no. In fact, you need a prescription for tramadol. There are some downsides too, like loss of appetite and irritability.
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Pepper Says:
Actually, Tramadol is often prescribed for canines.
That said, I would NOT recommend giving your dog expired Tramadol. I was never really cautious about expired meds (for MYSELF) until recently. A friend of mine ended up extremely sick - near death - after taking some expired meds. (Don't recall what she had taken. Kind of wish I did. Anyway...)
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Brianna Says:
Tramadol is fine for a dog in the right dose. The vet gives my dog tramadol for her hip dysplasia and she calls it in to our local pharmacy. They are 50 mg tablets and she takes 3-4 tablets 2-3 times a day. She is a 125 lb Newfie.
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Animal lover Says:
My dog is prescribed Tramdol by our Veterinarian. My close friend's dog lives in another state and sees a totally different vet and their dog is also prescribed Tramdol. Both our dogs have degenerative arthritis and are in chronic pain. It is perfectly okay for dogs to take Tramdol. They both also take Gabapentin. However, it is not wise to give them over the counter pain medications according to my vet. I recommend calling your vet and talking to them about your dog's symptoms and if you have your pet on something long term it is wise to have blood work done so they can monitor the liver.
On a side not giving your dog Tramdol that old isn't going to touch the pain because it truly does loose its potency.
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BJ Says:
Re: HixHox (# 5)
That's an extremely erroneous statement!!!
I know more than one very reputable vet that prescribes Tramadol, in fact, my cattle dog takes it for his arthritis on a pretty regular basis & he's definitely still ALIVE, but with alot less pain !!!
There any number of "human" drugs that are given to animals with great success...before u make statements that scare people half to death, TRY CHECKING OUT UR FACTS FIRST !!!
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Babs Says:
My dog had tramadol in march 2011. When he got better I kept them and if he was in any pain would gave him one always worked with no problem used the last one earlier this year 2014. My dog a lot bigger tho he's a Rotti
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Oleblue Says:
Wrong dummy, anyone with a dog knows tramadol works for dogs. Tylenol is a no no though
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