Fact About Tramadol You Never know

         What is tramadol?

Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever.
Tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
The extended-release form of tramadol is for
around-the-clock treatment of
pain. This form of
tramadol is not for use on an as-needed basis for
pain.


Tramadol may also be used for purposes not listed in
this medication guide.


Important information


You should not take tramadol if you have used
alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or narcotic
medications within the past few hours.
Tramadol can slow or stop your breathing, especially
when you start using this medicine or whenever your
dose is changed. Never take tramadol in larger
amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Do not
crush, break, or open an extended-release pill.
Swallow it whole to avoid exposure to a potentially
fatal dose.
Seizures (convulsions) have occurred in some people
taking this medicine. Tramadol may be more likely to
cause a seizure 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, narcotic, or medicine for nausea and
vomiting


Tramadol may be habit-forming, even at regular
doses. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed
by your doctor. Never share the medicine with
another person. MISUSE OF NARCOTIC PAIN
MEDICATION CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE,
OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person
using the medicine without a prescription.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Tramadol may
cause life-threatening addiction and withdrawal
symptoms in a newborn.
Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or
death can occur when alcohol is combined with
tramadol.


Do not crush the tramadol tablet. This medicine is for
oral (by mouth) use only. Powder from a crushed
tablet should not be inhaled or diluted with liquid
and injected into the body. Using this medicine by
inhalation or injection can cause life-threatening side
effects, overdose, or death.