tramadol

[pepsi4]

I'm confused about everything I've been hearing about tramadol (Ultram).  I understand that it should be used with caution (or not used at all) amongst abuse-prone individuals, but the other info I've seen seems contradictive.  I've seen some treatment centers advertise that they use tramadol to help with opiate withdrawal, yet I've also read that taking tramadol during opiate withdrawal can INCREASE withdrawal symptoms.  Can someone set me straight on this?  Thanks in advance.

[danielleon]

Hi.. I am a university student who is currently addicted to tramadols.
I was prescribed these medicines when I had a knee injury. It was supposed to help me bear the pain but instead;; I found that it helped with my general well-being of life.

I started taking 3 (50mg) of tramadol a day to what is now 8 (50mg) a day.
I certainly can say that these pills have the ability to alter one's mood. I feel much more happier and warmer when I take these pills and tend to get irritated easily too.

I had been taking these pills for about a month now and yesterday when I tried to stop taking it.. (because my knee is fine now) I had some withdrawal effects such as sweating (alot).. more like cold sweats and getting really restless and irritated with everything.

I am worried that I might already have become addicted to it and I am right now only using it to alter my mood. (recreational purposes)

For the 'helping with opiate withdrawal' part... I only suggest it if someone is seriously addicted to other opiates.. because tramadol itself holds a different story of addiction.

Take care.

[littlebit667]

Start a new thread hon.  Look at the post just above the one you posted to see how.  It will help you get the info you need.  

[NooHoss]

So basically my Dr. has prescribed me a plethora of pain meds, but the Tramadol I never worried about and only take it when I am running low on all my other pain meds, to supplement and get me thru until next refill. Now by reading this post and the information provided by everyone, I'm concerned. Here is why...if Tramadol is so severe as far as withdrawal,then along with my 6-9 Hydrocodone a day, my 4 MS Contin ER and 4 MS Contin IR (extended and instant release) then adding the Tramadol is just terrible right? My concern is the addiction part. Obviously since I have been taking all that I do for several years now, addiction is obvious. However, should I eliminate the Tramadol due to it being more severe as far as addiction and withdrawals? Is anyone taking medication similarly to the amount and different types that I do? Any input, info, advice and knowledge of any kind is welcomed. The medication is for the many medical issues I suffer from and I legitimately get prescriptions from my Dr every month ( some are considered 'controlled substance' so I have to get a hard copy in office every month). Ok, well any comments or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated:) Thanks for reading!

[littlebit667]

You might go up to the top and click on the orange post a question button and copy and paste your need/question.  That will start a new thread and hopefully get you some responses that will probably get missed on this older thread.  I really think you can get better help that way.  Good luck and keep posting.  This community is pretty good to help.

[NooHoss]

I take Tramadol, Hydrocodone, MsContin ER and IR every single day. I must say after reading all of this, I am worried and concerned about my meds taken daily. I am on many other meds, to include nausea medication due to being nauseated all the time....which is a result of taking the cocktail of meds I mentioned above. My largest concern is the severe withdrawals, bc with the combo I take, ALL have serious withdrawal complications.

[beenthere508]

sure by now you have your answer about suboxone but I'm sure no one told you what my pharmacist told me...an independant showed once you start on them its impossible to get off..tried cutting dose down tried extending the time between doses nothing works she might be right