ultram seizures?

[bigrick21]

Sorry for that last post. Happy "cut-paste" fingers.

My wife has been on Ultram for 4 years (200-300mg/day).  Recently she has complained of "panic attacks" while driving that required her to pull over.  She is heathy except for fibromyalgia.  Could these "panic attacks" be the begining of seizures?

[SLadylani]

Not likely. Seizures don't typically start out as panic attacks. Panic attacks are actually more likely to occur if you abruptly stop taking Ultram. There is a risk of seizures while taking Ultram, however, especially while on the extended release version. If your wife has been on this medication at this dose for 4 years though, I would not expect seizures to start up at this point. Seizures are more likely  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. Unless any changes have been made in your wife's medication regimen, or the dose was raised, I would look into other causes for the panic attacks. Is there anything new going on in her life? Any anniversery of something coming up? Stressors? If the panic attacks persist, I would definitely recommend she go to see a doctor to get some releif. Good luck and best wishes to you both!

Sara RN

[10356]

your last post says it is for you and you are at your moms in wd ? in order for us to support you we need to know what is actually going on.. I hope you can clear this up so you can break free of your addiction..

[10356]

Hello and Welcome to the forum. No panic attacks are not a prelude to seizures.. Your last post states she has been on them 10 years ? depending on the amount consumed and how long seizures are possible while in wd this is why we recommenced you speak with your Dr. to set up a taper plan with someone else besides your wife holding the meds.. does she abuse ? Please stick to this thread ok it makes it easier to keep up with what is going on and to add our support.. lesa