using ultram to get off Norco

[ctsaz70]

I have done this before and it worked. I started taking pain pills again due to a very bad back. I havnt had pain in along time and now I am just taking the meds to not get sick. I have been abusing pain pills for 10 years. I C/T on Friday and by Sunday I couldn't handle the pain anymore. I am now taking Ultram to slowly get off this **** and get my life back. I know it's not the best way to do it but when I have Norco in the house I can never seem to take less. I am still not feeling very good and God willing I will get off this **** and never be strung out again!!!!!!!

[audreylady]

Thank you for this post.  I have been trying to get off norco as well and I have some ultram and want to use it sparingly to help. I was afraid too until I read what you wrote., I know what everyone else is saying but I appreciate hearing the other side and knowing that it can work for some people.  

[cpain]

I have been taking Norco for 9 weeks now. I had cervical fusion surgery C6/C7, with removal of bones spurs inside the spinal canal.

I am taking Norco 5/325 as follows:

8:am = 1 pill
11:am = 2 pills
5:pm = 2 pills
8:pm = 2 pills

TOTAL = 7 pills a day.

I just lost my job last week and do not have health insurance.  How do I get off these things without wanting to kill myself, and/or feeling flu'ish and sick??

The detox from Norco is MUCH worse than the pain it is needed for!  I've broken 18 bones and had 3 other major surgeries... Me and Pain are very close friends. But detox is a completely different evil.

Any suggestions as to how to back away from this animal would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[ctsaz70]

I know it will but going cold turcky just isn't working for me. I am taking one ultram 4 times a day for the first 3 days then I go to 3 a day for 2 days then I go to 1 for 2 days. When I come off them I will not feel great but not nearly as bad as going cold turcky.

[avisg]

yes its really worse  and many will tell you that me for one.So you are very lucky if its not for you .it sounds like you have abused tram in  the past. That will  make your chances of having a problems even higher

[ctsaz70]

BTW... Ultram isn't harder to come off of than Norco or percacet. It depends on how much you take. They both suck but Ultram is usually out of your system much quicker than op pain meds. I was taking 700mg of ultram a day for 6 months. It took me 10 days to really start to feel better. I was taking 25 10mg norco a day and it took me 30 days to start to feel better. They both suck and I wouldn't wish them on anyone!

[ctsaz70]

I have been taking ultram for along time so I know how tough it can be. When using them to come off Norco, I only take enough to curve the really bad symptoms. If you take enough ultram to take all of the detox side effects away then you will be in big trouble trying to get off ultram. I am still sick but just not as bad as if I took nothing. I will only use the ultram for one week and take very few so that I don't end up sick from them. Like I said, I did it before and if I only take enough to take the really bad detox symptomes away then it works. The key is to not take enough to make you feel much better.Like I said, this may not be the best way to do it but this has been the only way I haver been able to detox without having to go to a medical detox center. I have no insurance so getting help is not a choice for me.

[avisg]

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.

What is tramadol?

Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever.

Tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Tramadol extended-release is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain when treatment is needed around the clock.

Tramadol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking tramadol?

You should not take tramadol if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol, if you are currently intoxicated (drunk), or if you have recently used any of the following drugs:
alcohol;

narcotic pain medicine;

sedatives or tranquilizers (such as Valium);

medicine for depression or anxiety;

medicine for mental illness (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia); or

street drugs.

Seizures have occurred in some people taking tramadol. Your risk of a seizure may be higher if you have any of these conditions:

a history of drug or alcohol addiction;

a history of epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

a history of head injury;

a metabolic disorder; or

if you are also taking an antidepressant, muscle relaxer, or medicine for nausea and vomiting.

Talk with your doctor about your individual risk of having a seizure while taking tramadol.

Before taking tramadol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

kidney disease;

liver disease;

a stomach disorder; or

a history of depression, mental illness, or suicide attempt.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take tramadol.

[avisg]

ultram is going to be a bigger problem let me assure you its just as addicting and the WD is much worse .I would just taper off of the hydro or you may very well end up with a much bigger problem

[cathy5841]

please be very careful swapping drugs.  ultram is also highly addictive and very hard to withdraw from.  if you have done it before you know it will get better.  have thought about going to an addiction specialist or some na meetings.  we all need aftercare.  good luck and we are here if you need to talk, just post.

[liscamdave]

If I am not mistaken, Ultram is harder to get off then most narcotics. I know someone on here used it to relieve w.d symptoms and she was amazed at how good she felt, then when she discontinued the Ultram, she was in worst w.d Just please be careful not to switch one for another. Good luck and we are here if you need us..

Lisa