Ultram / Tramadol

I just found out that ultram combined with anti D's can cause all sorts of problems, seizures being one of them.  Fibromyalgia diagnosis this week and my doc gave me a script for 100 with a refill.  Pharmacy would not fill it because I am on zoloft.  A google search confirms this.  So the doc ended up calling in darvocet which has acetaminaphin in which I would rather not take .

I did try to get the pharm to fill the ultram as I have a dog that takes it.  It would be so much cheaper to get it under my name instead of the vet.

Just an FYI for those on anti d's.

Denise

[cb867]

I take a high dosage of effexor. My doc says it can cause seisures if you have had thm before. Pharmasist said no problem. She said they have to tell you that just in case. I toke them and they did absolutely nothing for the pain

[Marcia2202]

I remember this very clearly. Before starting to treat I compiled a list of rescue drugs during tx, which is on the health pages and I found out about this. I'm really glad you bring this up, because it can be life threatening. Here is a copy of that list, check out the bottom part.

HCV TX RESCUE DRUGS

RBC  -  anemia epoetin alpha  Eprex, Procrit, Epogen
WBC -  neutropenia filgrastim Neupogen
Platelets  -  thrombocytopenia oprelvekin Neumega

AD’s -  depression & anxiety

lorazepam  (anx.) Ativan, Temesta (benz.)
fluoxetine  (dep.) Prozac, Ladose (SSRI)
paroxetine (dep.) Paxil, Paroxetin (SSRI)
alprazolam (anx.) Xanax, Niravam (benz.)
citalopram (dep.)        Celexa (SSRI)
                      
escitalopram    (anx. dep)    Lexapro (SSRI)

sertraline (dep.) Zoloft, Lustral (SSRI)
mirtazapine (dep.) Remeron (NaSSA)  (contains aspartame)
bupropion (dep.) Wellbutrin, Zyban

Nausea -   nausea on chemo ondansetron Zofran

Pain -  pain killer oxycodonhydrochloride Ocycontin
!!! tramadol !!!!!!! Ultram ER, Tramadol !!!

Ulcers -  mouth ulcers Magic Mouthwash (ingredients might be different)
recipe:
Diphenhydramine syrup 60ml
Licocaine 2%
Viscous 60ml
Maalox Suspension 60ml = 180ml

-  non prescription bio-act. enzyme protect. Biotene Oral Balance

-  oral thrush clotrimazole Mycelex lozenges
nystatin Mycostatin

- severe mouth ulcers Palifermin injections Kepivance
Rash -  ribarash infections fluocinonide 0.05% Fluonex, Lidex, Lyderm

triamcinolone acetonide Kenalog cream

doxepin topical  Zonalon
metronizadole 1% Noritate,
pimecrolimus 1% Elidel

Being on tx, some of us might end up with a cocktail of drugs. Drug interaction is to be taken seriously, so always double, triple check with your doc. If your doctor is not 100% sure, ask him to please read up on it. Some drugs can be fatal to mix, i.e. Ultram (Tramadol) and SSRI’s like Paxil, Zoloft, etc. All drugs mentioned here can easily be googled for detailed information.

[susan400]

I personally, cannot tolerate any of the anti-D's.  Trust me on this as I've tried over 10 on many different intervals and finally gave up and found a way, for me, that works to handle any of my depression issues.  I do however, take Tramadol as it helps me immensely with the aches and pains and actually gives me a bit of a mood boost as well.  I do not take the Tramadol that has acet./Tylenol in it.  I take just the regular strength of Tramadol 50mg, not the ER.  It works fine for me.  For me, the anti-D's caused too many side effects such as: weight gain, sleeplessness, too sleepy during the day, lethargy, sweating, upset stomach, constipation and on and on and on..., you get the picture.  I just decided to give up on them and do something different.

Susan400