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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? ## Unsafe: No. Loss of potency: Yes (to a degree)! In the original factory sealed bottles that your pharmacy receives, most medications are touted to only be good for 3 years. Once those are opened and they are placed in a bottle that exposed them to heat and light, they're subject to degrade faster and will lose potency. On the contrary however, something to keep in mind is tha...

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Tramadol

Tramadol, sold under the brand name Ultram among others,[1] is an opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain.[3] When taken by mouth in an immediate-release formulation, the onset of pain relief usually begins within an hour.[3] It is also available by injection.[10] It may be sold in combination with paracetamol (acetaminophen) or as longer-acting formulations.[3][10] ...

this is to be taken every 6 hrs.it is hlc/ap 37.5mgshpuld i take a low dose aspirn with it i have had open heart surgery. ## Have you consulted your doctor? They are really the only person that is qualified to tell you if Aspirin is safe and appropriate for you to take. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so there are some heart conditions for which it is contraindicated.

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Tramadol is a good medication especially for arthritis, and I can tell you this works better then many of the other medications which have a variety of side effects, and are more costly. I have a plate, and screws in one hand, as well as neuropothy in both of my legs, and tramadol helps with the pain. I could care less if they don't want to prescribe pain killers, because the tramadol are just as effective, and are cheaper. The Dr has now given me grief when prescribing me the tramadol because of the DEA, are you kidding me? What is troubling is somewhere along the line, they have forgotten about the quality of care, and relief some medications provide. Its not like I am asking for Oxy, or other strong narcotics, so what is the problem? The Dr. of course wants someone like me, 61yr ...

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I am having surgery - yet I am in pain. I need to know if TRAMA-DOL HCL 50 mg Mylan contains asprin? ## Hi Linda, To answer your question, Tramadol hydrochloride "does NOT" contain any other drugs whatsoever, including aspirin; as it is the only active ingredient in and of itself. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Tramadol Details I hope this info helps and wish you a smooth recovery from your surgery! ## I am allergie to sulphade drugs can I use tramadol what does it contains of ## Thank you. Another epidural and I was wanting to double check.

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I have been taking Tramadol since Monday . I took five 50 mg pills since Tuesday and had an allergic reaction to them - all of the symptoms. How long will I suffer from the reaction? ## Hello, Linda! How are you doing? I'm sorry about what happened. What symptoms did you experience? It might take a week or so, before things start to ease up and you feel better. You should speak to your prescriber about it, to make sure it's listed in your medical records and not prescribed for you, again. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. ## Hello! my boyfriend has took a half of subsolv 5.7 for about a week or so now. How long will it be working in his body? the...

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Urgent care gave my grand daughter tramdol for sickle cell pain and it is making her itch why ## Hello, Angie! How is your little angel? There are two possible reasons. The first is that she may be allergic to it. Is there any rash or hives visible? The other possibility is that it is an opioid and some of them cause itching as a side effect, in some people that take them. She may need to speak to her doctor about trying a different medication for the pain. It may take a few tries to find one that doesn't cause her such a problem. The FDA classifies this medication as being a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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I have been taking tramadol 50mg for the last two years. I think i am addicted to it and it's deteriorating my health. So plz give me a suggestion as to how i can get off of it. ## A slow taper is usually the best solution, according to NIH reports. Withdrawals could cause nausea, dizziness, fever, chills, rebound pain, and seizures. Are you on any other medications? How much Tramadol are you taking each day? ## Kratom red vein....research it. I'm on day 5 cold turkey with little to no withdrawals....I was taking 8 to 20 a day for 3 years. I tried tapering and cold turkey before and thought I was going to die. I'm taking 5gms every 5 hrs but you may be different. Start slow and move up every 45 min till you stop feeling withdrawals. Then try to keep it in your system for a w...

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New script does not look like my previous script 1st script was 50mg dark peach color with# an617 my new script is small white tab with the letter m on one side and t7 on the other what is the differance ## Hello, Carla! How are you? The tablet with the M T7 marking is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 50mgs of Tramadol, so it has just been manufactured by a different company. This is very common with generics. The FDA classifies this medication as an opiate, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have some pills call TraMADol HCI 50mg tab Milan they are light blue with C75 on them

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I hava a presciption of tramadol thats looks diffrent than my others it has 319 inprint and my others have an an627 why are they different? ## Because they were manufactured by a different company. Tramadol is a generic medication, so there are several companies that manufacture it and, under federal law, each company has to use a unique imprint for their product that will enable its active ingredient, dosage and the manufacturer to be identified, in case of emergency. Many pharmacies will order from whichever company is offering the cheapest supply, at the time they have to restock their shelves, so it isn't unusual to receive pills that have a different marking, when you go in for a refill or to get a new prescription filled. The pill you received, however, is a 50mg Tramadol tabl...

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Does the tramadol 377 white long pill have Tylenol in them? ## Hello, Pat! How are you? No, this tablet just contains 50mgs of Tramadol, which is an opioid analgesic. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Learn more Tramadol details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My Dr. put me on tramadol 50mg 2 every 6hours.I was on codeine #3 but the VA pharmacy ran out and wont have them till Feb. My question is will I have any bad affects switching from codeine #3 to tramadol 50 mg thanks for your help. ## Hello, Mark! How are you? It only takes 45mgs of the Tramadol to equal each 30mgs of Codeine that you were taking, so you may actually get better pain relief from taking 100mgs of it. And the side effects should be about the same, the FDA classifies this medication as being a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## thanks for your help. ## You are very welcome! Are there any other questions or con...

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I took 14 tramadol yesterday, how long till I can take my hydrocone? ## Hello, Nick! How are you? Why did you take so many? That is not an amount that's normally prescribed and could cause a dangerous overdose. And no, it doesn't block the effect of any other medication. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. ## Transfix CAN block effects of opiates! It has a higher affinity on the mu receptors in the brain

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Drug Index

Tramadol is a prescription opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain in adults. It works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and affecting the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, which influence how your body perceives pain. Tramadol may be habit-forming and should only be used under close medical supervision.

orange capsule with a G AND AND A ST100 ## The ST marking on capsules usually denotes an over the counter supplement made by the company that sells under the name Stacker, they are sold for energy and weight loss. As to which one, precisely, this is, I have been unable to determine, since they have quite a few on the market. It is, however, not listed as a prescription medication. Was it found in the U.S.?

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i would like some information on tramacet as in benefits, side effects, if it is narcotic or not and which is a better pain killer that wont cause a dependancy ## Tramacet contains Acetaminophen and Tramadol. Under the FDA in the US, Tramadol is classified as a narcotic. The reason for this is because while it works as an anti-inflammatory, it does have the addictive properties of a narcotic. As to what won't cause dependency: anything you put in your body on a regular basis for a long period of time will cause dependency, be it regular over the counter Ibuprofen or your morning cup of orange juice. So you are not going to find any medication that won't cause it. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, vomiting, sweating and constipation. ## tramacet is not conside...

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What is in this medication all I know that it has ancenphetomine??? ## Tramadol is a narcotic pain reliever (also known as an opioid). Actually, Tramadol is the name of the active ingredient itself (so there is nothing 'in' it per say). Sometimes it is combined with Acetaminophen, and the brand of that medication is called Ultracet. Feel free to post back any additional questions... Thank You! ## a small light orange tablet scored on one side with the number2083 below the line and a z above the line ## Marti, the closest match that was found is a scored, round, orange tablet with the imprint 2083 on it. Does not mention there being any letters 'a z' on it though. This is Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg, which treats high blood pressure. Does that sound familiar at all?

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for bone deffects ## Tramacap contains the active ingredient Tramadol, which is a narcotic pain reliever. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and headache. Learn more: It will not treat bone defects, it is only effective for pain. Are there any other questions or comments?

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green jell capsule ## Sorry, there is nothing listed under this name in the prescription drug databases, could you please double check the spelling or post back with the imprint from the tablets themselves? ## Tramatas is the brand name for a generic Tramadol Hydocloride capsule/tablet. Tramadol is an atypical opioid which is a centrally acting analgesic, used for treating moderate to severe pain. ## Are the green capsules tramadol safe to take

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What is it used for and side effects ## From what I can find, Tramazon is listed as containing the active ingredient Tramadol, which is a centrally acting analgesic. It has the potential to be habit forming and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. Learn more Tramadol details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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