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Tramadol Withdrawal

Does anyone have any recommended medications that will help me get through tramadol withdrawal?  I am struggling with withdrawal symptoms as I ween off of this medication. My doctor has not been helpful in assisting me with my withdrawal symptoms.
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Hi Kyoung. welcome to the forum. You might want to check out the addiction forum They have a lot of tips on getting thru wd from trams. Not saying you are a addict but They know what it takes to get off the drugs is all.. I wish you well in the future. lesa
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Hi. Your doctor should be able to help you. I'm not sure what a "withdrawal cocktail" is made of, but something can be put together to help.
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The medication that can help depends on your symptoms. What is it you're feeling?

Perhaps you are withdrawing too quickly? Some doctors like to push for small reductions every week. Others will reduce by 15-25% and let you stabilize for a month or two.

The thing with tramadol is that you're withdrawing from two neurochemical aspects of the medication -- from its opioid action and from its serotonin reuptake inhibitor action. Withdrawing from tramadol is like withdrawing from two medications at once -- an opiate and an SSRI.

A small dose of TCA, like nortriptyline may help with the serotonin attenuation.

Opioid withdrawal has many side effects -- insomnia, nausea and diarrhea, dysforia, muscle twitching, and anxiety are the main ones.

A low dose benzo, like clonazepam or alprazolam may help with the anxiety, dysphoria.and insomnia during the first few weeks.

Clonazepam may also help with the muscle twitching or myoclonus.

Nausea and diarrhea can be treated with OTC medication.

Sometimes, a small dose of clonidine helps with withdrawal.

Simple remedies like drinking lots of water, and taking hot baths can also help. Eating healthy, balanced meals, taking walks, daily aerobic exercise, meditation, and positive thinking are also quite useful, Avoid alcohol and caffeine if possible. Herbal teas containing camomile and valerian can calm your nervous system.

Finally, 12-step programs can help people through the difficult first few months, and keep their minds attuned to staying off the medication, if that is your desire.

OTC pain medication, like ibuprofen and acetaminophen usually have little effect in the first few months, but will begin to work soon after. If possible, treat pain with ice or warm compresses.

Google opiate or opioid withdrawal for plenty of other information.

Good luck.
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