I recently tapered down from 20/day to 3/day. I STRONGLY recommend the following:
See this link for more specific information on help with detoxing off Tramadol:
http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Addiction/Thomas-Recipe-Re-Posted/show/16?cid=66
* if possible, get from his doctor : Valium
But first, EDUCATE the doctor.I took comments from this support board (going
back 5 years!) to my doctor, letting him read first hand what I and others had been
through in trying to get off Tramadol without medicinal assistance.
Valium in particular helps with depression he might experience from the drastic
Seretonin drop, the inevitable anxiety (which will lead to shakes, restless limbs,
sweating, etc...).
If you can't get valium, try Valerian Root from GNC (General Nutrition Center) store.