tramadol

[hopinforhappy]

I have been taking Tramadol for a little over a year now.  I stopped 5 days ago, cold turkey and am finally starting to feel better.  I have been doing a little reading and have seen the posts about not quiting cold turkey.  I was wondering how long that the chance of siezures lasts for.  I am hoping I am past that stage but would love any ideas.  I feel really queezy today and light headed.  But feeling better than I have in a long time.  I was taking about 600 mg a day.  Thanks in advance

[hopinforhappy]

Thanks for the help and support.  I am excited for the changes but having a hard time today.  I was also wondering if any one has advice for those who work where there is access to meds?  

[avisg]

Take it day by day I dont know how long the risk period is. I would still be very carful If at all possable have someone else do the driving the next few days just do be on the safe side you dont want to have a sezuire while driving .good luck you can do this

[Soon2BMrsTurner]

I went to my doctor and told them I wanted off of them after 4 years, Im just scared to take them after what I have read about them. he told me that there is a chance to have Seizures for 3 weeks after but im not really sure thats just what my doctor said, I am tapering down two pills a month till i get down to where I can jump and be safe. Good luck and I hope my doctors info helps =)

[desperate1111]

tramadol was my DOC also. i took tramadol for several years and lots of it. you maybe over the worst of it. the 'mental' stuff can be ruff. life does get better. hang in there, stay strong.

[cgmomma]

Welcome to the Forum!!  You have come to the right place and we are all here to help you.  Congrats on making it to day 5:)  You have come a long way already.  Unfortunately, I don't know much about trams, my doc was percocets, but there will be more people on soon.  Take care and welcome again....

Brittaney

[Kova]

wish i could help you but i know nothing about that drug.  it would seem that if it is day 5 and you feel okay you most likely won't get seizures, though.