CT W/D from tramadol

Sorry- One more question.
I have read about seizure risk associated w/ tramadol esp @ high mg single doses. I have never read any literature supporting that there seizure risk from stopping cold turkey-have you? I have safely quit CT in the past- there is misconception that this is risky on the forum. Thanks

[J T Junig, MD PhD]

The seizure risk is associated with high levels, particularly in the presence of other serotonin-related meds, like the SSRI's.  I have not heard of a risk of seizures during Ultram withdrawal, although there are other withdrawal symptoms-- similar to the withdrawal from SSRI's like paroxetine.  Going cold turkey from Ultram or opiates won't kill you... but like they say, you may wish you were dead!

[metacomet]

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