ultram withdraw

[deepend]

Hi i just quit taking ultram about 36 hours ago ( i had been taking them for about 4 years)and I feel like someone has sapped the will and energy to live not to mention its like the worst flu i have ever had is there anything i can do to help cope with this?  How long will i feel like this PLEASE any helpful advice would be appreciated

[wannawean]

Just wanted to say I so feel your pain as ultram is also my DOC. Not to be discouraging but ultram has a long 1/2 life so the wd's seem to be a little extended compared to drugs that clear the body quicker...I too am a RN. Basically all you can do is treat whatever symptoms are bothersome. Ibuprofen, advil, soaks for pain, benadryl or melatonin for sleep. There are Rx meds that help if ya have a doc on board, like clonodine which does help some a couple weeks worth of antianxiety meds IMO help like klonopine.
Ultram also has SSRI properties which is kinda a double whammy. I can't taper but it wouls be less of a shock to the system if possible. In all honesty I have felt better quicker w/ CT from hydro-took me maybe 4-6 wks to feel decent after CT w/tram. Good Luck- if you want it you can do it!!!!!!!!!!

[jenn35516]

you have to stay in bed take hot soaks and take benadryl to sleep while you go through this, it usually reaches its peek by day 4 then you will start to fill much better on day 5, i've done it before and i am a registered nurse so heed my advice also have someone stay with you, it is very comforting, tell them what is happening to your body it helps you deal with it.

[ImGettingClean]

Hi and Congrats on quitting...that is a HUGE step...how much and how often were you taking Trams?