Ultram Lawsuit

by cindi, Jan 29, 2001 12:00AM

Susan, I had heard about a lawsuit but nothing in detail, I am currently taking this drug and am having a helluva time getting off. I am trying to wean down then deal with what ever happens. What did you go through and were you professionally detoxed? Good Luck cindi

by Barbara, Feb 01, 2001 12:00AM

I also am on Ultram and am now cutting down from 10 -50 mg tabs a day which my pharmacist informed me is already over the toxic limit. I only took two today and so far felt a little more depression and tingling feeling but when I took two tabs this morning the affects significantly went away. I do now have diahrea though I think is from the Ultram cutdown.

The tingling and depression and nearly psychotic thinking was from just starting Prednisone six days ago and that triggered increasing instability and tingling and brain zaps. I went off it today and the symptoms are disappearing.

So far no other effects from the Ultram cutdown. I'll keep you posted.

by Barbara, Feb 01, 2001 12:00AM

I also am on Ultram and am now cutting down from 10 -50 mg tabs a day which my pharmacist informed me is already over the toxic limit. I only took two today and so far felt a little more depression and tingling feeling but when I took two tabs this morning the affects significantly went away. I do now have diahrea though I think is from the Ultram cutdown.

The tingling and depression and nearly psychotic thinking was from just starting Prednisone six days ago and that triggered increasing instability and tingling and brain zaps. I went off it today and the symptoms are disappearing.

So far no other effects from the Ultram cutdown. I'll keep you posted.

by Barbara, Feb 01, 2001 12:00AM

I also am on Ultram and am now cutting down from 10 -50 mg tabs a day which my pharmacist informed me is already over the toxic limit. I only took two today and so far felt a little more depression and tingling feeling but when I took two tabs this morning the affects significantly went away. I do now have diahrea though I think is from the Ultram cutdown.

The tingling and depression and nearly psychotic thinking was from just starting Prednisone six days ago and that triggered increasing instability and tingling and brain zaps. I went off it today and the symptoms are disappearing.

So far no other effects from the Ultram cutdown. I'll keep you posted.

by Barbara, Feb 01, 2001 12:00AM

I also am on Ultram and am now cutting down from 10 -50 mg tabs a day which my pharmacist informed me is already over the toxic limit. I only took two today and so far felt a little more depression and tingling feeling but when I took two tabs this morning the affects significantly went away. I do now have diahrea though I think is from the Ultram cutdown.

The tingling and depression and nearly psychotic thinking was from just starting Prednisone six days ago and that triggered increasing instability and tingling and brain zaps. I went off it today and the symptoms are disappearing.

So far no other effects from the Ultram cutdown. I'll keep you posted.

by andrea_s, Feb 02, 2001 12:00AM

Okie dokie Barbara! I think we get the point! Just joking my friend. Your reply getting posted 4 times gave me the giggles! Ahhh! It feels good to laugh! :)

by PS >>>>Annie, Feb 02, 2001 12:00AM

.......When taking any pain medication for an extended period of time for PAIN, one should expect to become addicted; with this understanding, I for one would not sue any company on this basis.

People who have to live a life w/ a serious disease or injury,look at these medications as a God send. On the other hand if you were taking that much, HOW CAN YOU BLAME THE MANUFACTURER??? Even diabetics become addicted to their medications. To sum it all up: As long as people continue to blame doctors, manufacturers, etc. etc. etc. and everybody inbetween for their addictions....then patients needing pain medication will continue to struggle "in pain" to get physicians to prescribe what they so desperatly need to live some quality of a life. Belive me, Ive been there and back again. Its tuff.

Any time we put a pill in our mouths, as adults, we should take responsibility. Sometimes its just a necessary trade off and who's to blame????Anne

by PS >>>>Annie, Feb 02, 2001 12:00AM

......Here is a thought> You could have taken anti-inflamatorys for your pain, and they are NOT addictive,but they are dangerous

especially if an emergency were to take place and surgury would be required. Doctors will practicly give them away! (even though they do not work for pain). So everyone has a choice. Ultram is somewhat safe if taken correctly, and works well on pain. I dont belive in these types of lawsuits.......Cause the "good will end up suffering for the bad."

by cindi, Feb 03, 2001 12:00AM

Reply to Anne. My thoughts concerning the manufacturer of Ultram. When it first came out it was "deemed" safe and non addicting. They claim that is was great for those people with addiction problems like myself. After many people "innocently" became physically addicted to this drug then the manufacturer turned around and said yeah well, we made a mistake and now are admitting that it is addicting. Several recovering peole I know have taken it on a long term basis EXACTLY AS PRESCRIBED whether it be 6 a day or 8 a day and have some trouble getting off of it. I do agree with you that we as adults should take responsibility when taking medication. that is a given however, innocent people like little grammas etc. are taking this drug thinking it is not "dope" as they call it and have not been given the correct info on it. Physicians are not even being educated by the pharm reps re: the effects of the drug. Many docs I spoke with re: ultram (and I know alot from my nursing career) were not aware of this addiction potential and not aware of the fact that it has caused seizures in many people. So, who do you blame for misrepresentation? The drug companies...No one is out to take these drugs away from people who are in need of them....Just better education for the prescribing Physician. How do we, the consumer know everything there is to know about the drugs? We are trusting the physician who is trusting the manufacturer. The only reason I know alot about many various meds is from a 20 year career. People who make it a habit to read the PDR on a daily basis isn't always as informed either. Sometimes experience with different situations is our best teacher.

by The Dude, Feb 03, 2001 12:00AM

ULTRAM SUCKS !! PERIOD.

by to Chad from Anne, Feb 03, 2001 12:00AM

Your right,but I still dont think sueing is the answer. I was told that Ultram was not addictive, but guess what> After I took it, I knew better. Why u ask? Because it was mood altering. Just as Opioid pain meds are. I just think bringing this into court rooms will only make a bad situation worse. You know what I mean.

Thanks

by to Chad from Anne, Feb 03, 2001 12:00AM

Your right,but I still dont think sueing is the answer. I was told that Ultram was not addictive, but guess what> After I took it, I knew better. Why u ask? Because it was mood altering. Just as Opioid pain meds are. I just think bringing this into court rooms will only make a bad situation worse. You know what I mean.

Thanks

by cindi, Feb 03, 2001 12:00AM

To Anne, You are right, a lawsuit is not the answer. If that was the case i could sue the tobacco company because my mom died of emphysema last month but that won't bring my mom back and she was aware of the dangers of smoking but did not quit till it was too late. The point I am trying to make is the manufacturer of ultram sold this drug claiming it was the best thing since sliced bread cuz it was great for pain relief (not the case) and it was safe as far as addiction goes. So, me, a recovering addict thinks this is cool, take 6 or 8 a day as needed and has a hell of a time getting off of them. Finally the company says yeah, well, it is addicting and oh by the way it can cause seizures. and the docs never knew.My Dr. only found out about all this **** by doing some investigating and oushing the drug rep till he finally admitted there were problems. And now they are considering taking it off the market. So all the innocent people are addicted..and the withdrawals can be really really bad, I have been through some major opiate withdrawals and the ultram is worse. no, to sue is not the answer but who do we trust with this kind of thing? thanks cin

by The Dude, Feb 04, 2001 12:00AM

Yes a lawsuit is not the answer to any problem. The answer to most problems, is already lying within ones self.

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