Other Side Effects Of Tramadol (Top voted first)

What is the side effect with this drug besides the fact that it is addicting?

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I was recently prescribed this medication for a spinal cord condition and I haven't taken it yet. I'm afraid to. If it's not a narcotic medication, why so many warnings and why is it addicting?

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I don't know about the narcotic of it, but I DO know my husband has been taking it for a couple years for his back pain. He didn't seem to be addicted, but it didn't help his pain much for starters anyway. Secondly, he was taking 150mg at one time, which you shouldn't take over 100mg at a time. Then, because he has a history of hepatitis (the one that goes away, don't remember which one that is A,B,C,D or E). Anyway, he had to stop taking it because it caused spots on his liver, and sores on his arms and face. But as I said, he had a start on liver damage anyway. Just be sure to ween yourself off of it if you do decide to take it, or you'll get tremors, hot/cold sweats, etc.
Good Luck!

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Re: Claudia Dudek (# 3)

I been on tramadol on and off for over 5yrs. My memory is fine. I am 52 yrs old. I am a nurse. As u said it give me an uplift and a little energy. I take it for my back pain and knee. It helps with and ibrophen. Every medication has a addictive component in it. For its and even blood pressure. As soon as u stop taking it your blood pressure goes up. Tramadol is made with man made opioid small amount but still addictive. It messes with your mental thoughts and your pain levels. I use it so I do relate to what u saying but my memory is fine medication does differently on every one.

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I have been taking Tramadol/Ultram for 2 years. I have noticed that I suffer from severe short-term memory loss. Ill be right in the middle of a conver sation and can't remember what I was saying. It has progressively gotten worse. To the point that I have tried to get off of it. I have seen a Neurologist and have a abnormal brain function on my left side.

One thing I truly loved about tramadol was that it gave me extra energy and a emotional uplift. I am confused. My friend has been suffering severe headaches too. Has anyone else suffered from these side effects??? Pls let me know. Im having a MRI on my brain next week.

Thanks,
Claudia Dudek

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Yep, my husband did the loss of brain function also! I thought he was developing Alzheimer's or something.

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Wow Geri...I thought I was going crazy...pre-menstrual....something weird. Wouldn't it be interesting if that is what has caused the abnormal EEG?? Althogh I want to not be abnormal for this reason. I don't want to be mis-diagnosed...esp with a brain issue.

I stopped taking it and became very depressed. I did it over a few weeks...lately ....the last 5 days Ive been taking it and am not sure if that's cool. After a break the symptoms are little.

Claudia

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It very well could be. I'm not a doctor, but I have my suspicions about the liver damage, why not brain tissue damage also? I would suggest you continue to ween yourself off of it, and see what you scan shows! We could be ON to something here.

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dont know bout long term effects but definately helps my back pain....nice little buzz too!!!!!

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I loved the buzz too!!! It wears off though sorry to say. 2 years later it isn't working like it used to most times. I used to get a high energy and a increased sense of well-being.
Claudia

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I was just put on Tramadol because i was in a car accident. But they also put me on hydroxyzine pamoate 25mg capsules they are a greenish blueish. If anyone can tell me why i am taking this with tramadol and what is in this, please. But i did notice that i couldn't remember anything that i was forgetting all kinds of stuff that i never do and also had alot alot of energy ( my house has never been cleaner ) thats also was weird for me. But i am afraid after i look over everyones coments. my doctor has put me on this for three months is that to long will i be ok when i go off of it or am i in for it? see now i forgot what else i was going to ask!

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Hey Megan:

Pharmacists are great at given you the low down on medications and why they may of been diagnosed. Likely some anti-inflamatory or something. You can look it up on this site1!!!

Withdrawl isn't horrible. Just do it slow. It's not to be stopped automatically...it says that on your read-out from the pharmacy.

So, ck with your pharmacist and maybe ck here. I wouldn't worry about a bad withdrawl. Just do it slow. I've been on over 2 years so that's alot different than 3 months. isn't the energy boost great??!!!!

Claudia

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oh i love it , its what i always needed to get up and about i can get everything done in one day

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Well, that's actually the problem. I need to get off it, but, have gotten attached to what it does for me. I'm talking with my Psychiatrist tommarrow. I need an Upper... I take meds for Anxiety and PTSD..sleep help etc. Didn't sleep all night for 2 years!! He helped alot. Now I sleep probably 5 days out of 7!!!!
Have you noticed that you can't sleep during the day on Tramadol? I have. Im on disability. I don't take the Tramadol if I know I'm needing a nap during the day.

Claudia

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wthat are the side effects both mild and servear

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zoloft what are the side effects of this mild and serviear

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gabapentin what are the side effects of this mild and serveae i am takeing all three i have listed

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plus one amitriptyline also need to know the side effects mild and servear

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For all you questions about these medications .... ck here!!! That's what this site is about. Ck it all. Also, your pharmicist can be your best bed as well.
Claudia

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I'm not sure about the other meds your taking, I don't recognize the description. BUT, I DO know, that if you take Tramedol with tylenol, it increases the affects. But I would be VERY careful when doing this, because YOU CAN OVERDOSE EASILY!

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You know the first week that i started tramadol that i did get a hight energy kick, week three not so much now still forget alot i feel so stupid sometimes but i did ask the doctor about my headachs that i get from the tramadol and he said that it is a side effect and you can take motrin.. And does any one get really moody at night or when it wheres off?

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