What is Tramadol/Ultracet?

[luvmykids29]

My dr. gave me tramadol apap for my neck pain until physical therapy fixes me. I have been taking it but I read that it can cause seizures. Prior to giving me that she had given my hydrocodone which after about 2 months of that I told her I didn't want to keep taking it b/c of how addicting it was. So now here I am. I am feeling kinda hot and sweaty but other than that I am ok. I assume that it is some kind of withdrawl from the hydrocodone. I just would like to know that if I keep taking this tramadol will it make me feel the same way? I am a SAHM with 3 kids 6,5 and 4 months so I am alone with them alot and it would be scary if something like a seizure were to happen. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[avisg]

tramadol is highly addictive   I am going to attach some info on it .

I have seen alot of info latley on tramadol some every incorrect .So I thought I would put some infromation together so everyone will have a better understanding of it .

It is addicting
You do have ephoria
It should NOT be used by ANYONE with addiction issues.

What is the most important information I should know about tramadol?
Physical Dependence and Abuse

ULTRAM may induce psychic and physical dependence of the morphine-type (μ-opioid) (see DRUG
ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE). ULTRAM should not be used in opioid-dependent patients. ULTRAM
has been shown to reinitiate physical dependence in some patients that have been previously dependent on
other opioids. Dependence and abuse, including drug-seeking behavior and taking illicit actions to obtain
the drug, are not limited to those patients with prior history of opioid dependence

You should not take tramadol if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Seizures (convulsions) have occurred in some people taking tramadol. You may be more likely to have a seizure while taking tramadol if you have a history of seizures or head injury, a metabolic disorder, or if you are taking certain medicines such as antidepressants, muscle relaxers, or medicine for nausea and vomiting.

Take tramadol exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Do not take more than 300 milligrams of tramadol in one day.

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. A tramadol overdose can be fatal. Overdose symptoms of a tramadol overdose may include drowsiness, shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, extreme weakness, cold or clammy skin, feeling light-headed, fainting, or coma. Tramadol may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Tramadol should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Tramadol can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Do not stop using tramadol suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, tremors, chills, hallucinations, trouble sleeping, or breathing problems. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication. Do not crush the tramadol tablet. This medicine is for oral (by mouth) use only. Powder from a crushed tablet should not be inhaled or diluted with liquid and injected into the body. Using this medicine by inhalation or injection can cause life-threatening side effects, overdose, or death.

[lostdreams]

I am sure she will be able to offer you more info. Sorry i couldnt give more, but it wasnt my doc. If you want, you could try to PM her and she'll probably get back to you.
I hear ya about the money...not good!
Sending strength your way.

[luvmykids29]

Thanks! Hopefully, avisg will be able to give me more info. Drs don't seem to think this is a big deal. They also don't think that me going to PT 3x a week at $20 a pop  is a big deal either. Multiply that by 4, add three kids, only one income and our ailing economy and it is a HUGE stretch. I hope avisg can help!

[luvmykids29]

I have been off them for about a day. I mean I feel okay, just different. I know I def. need something to help with my neck til it's straightened out. I am constantly holding the baby so she is pulling on it all day. I just don't want to worry about a seizure.

Thanks :)

[lostdreams]

I am sure avisg will be along soon as she knows more about this as i am sure this was her doc, but i am sure they can cause seizures if you quit them c/t after being on them for a long period of time. They are addictive too.
Like i said, Avisg could fill you in more on this.

[cobragal78]

The sweats are most likely withdrawls from the hydrocodone. Im not farmiliar with tramadol or if its addicting. I heard tho ultracet wasnt addictive like hydrocodone but I read on here somewhere where someone was addicted to it. I would read up on here of peoples storries about teh tramadol and see what u find. How long have u been off the hydrocodone?

[luvmykids29]

bump...anyone??