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Withdrawal from Tramadol
Submitted: April 4, 2007
Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever used to treat moderate to excruciating pain. It is also used for purposes other than those listed in medication guides. It's important for individuals to know that Tramadol should not to be taken if addicted to alcohol or drugs. Tramadol should be taken exactly as prescribed for the individual. It's advisable not to take Tramadol in larger doses or even for longer than recommended by a physician. No more than 300 milligrams of Tramadol should be taken in one day. Before talking to the physician, it's not to the best of your interest to stop using Tramadol instantly. It's important to reduce the dose gradually. Withdrawal symptoms of anxiety, nausea, sweating, tremors, diarrhea, chills, trouble with sleeping, hallucinations and breathing problems may persist when you stop using Tramadol. It's sound advice to telephone your physician immediately if any of these withdrawal symptoms occur after the cessation of using Tramadol.
It's important not to crush the Tramadol tablet. Tramadol is for oral use only, as powder from a crushed tablet should not be inhaled or even diluted with liquid and injected into one's body. Using Tramadol by injection or inhalation can seriously cause life-threatening side-effects, overdose or even death. Seizures have occurred in several people taking Tramadol. If you have a history of head injury or seizures, a metabolic disorder or taking antidepressants, nausea medicine or muscle relaxers, then a seizure may occur when taking Tramadol. It's important to seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much Tramadol—a Tramadol overdose can be fatal. Tramadol overdose symptoms may include shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, drowsiness, cold or clammy skin, extreme weakness, coma, fainting or feeling light-headed. While taking Tramadol, do not drink alcohol or use drugs (cold medicine, muscle relaxants) that make you sleepy. These drugs may slow breathing or increase drowsiness when combined with Tramadol. Tramadol can cause side-effects which may impair reactions or thinking.
It's crucial to know that Tramadol may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tramadol may even cause fatal side-effects in a newborn if the mother uses the medication during the pregnancy stage or labor. A woman should telephone her physician if she is pregnant or plan to become pregnant during Tramadol treatment. Tramadol can pass into breast milk and may even harm a nursing baby. It's vital not to use this medication without notifying the physician if breast-feeding a baby.
For individuals prescribed to take Tramadol, missing a dose is normally not a problem since it's taken on an as-needed basis. It's important for the individual to take the dose as soon as he/she remembers, and not to take another dose for amount of time prescribed by the physician. A double dose of Tramadol is always forbidden. Many individuals have questions on the benefits and detriments of Tramadol. For more information, most local pharmacists have Tramadol information written for health professionals. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also has information regarding Tramadol and other similar medications.
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