Tramadol : Uses, Side Effects, Dosage, Precaution

Tramadol is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is a narcotic pain reliver. The brand name of Tramadol is Ultram. It can be used as a combination therapy with other medication. It changes the behavior of brain towards pain. It is similar to endorphins. Endorphins decreases the pain message sends to your brain in the same way tramadol decrease the pain messages sent to the brain.

This medicine is easily available in the market, but it is suggested to buy and order Tramadol online because it will save your time and money. There are numbers of pharmacy sites where this medicine is available so you can easily compare them and opt the best option.

 

How to use Tramadol?

  • It is used for both short and long period of time.
  • The duration of treatment depends upon the pain.
  • Follow all the direction of the doctor or your health consultant.
  • It is a habit-forming medicine, so do not get addict towards this medicine.
  • Do not break, crush or chew the medicine. Swallow the medicine as a whole to avoid any fatal situation.
  • Do not suddenly stop consuming Tramadol because it may cause withdrawal symptoms like depression, headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness etc.
  • Do not increase or decrease the dose by your own.

Side effects of Tramadol

Common side effects of Tramadol

  • Constipation
  • discouragement
  • drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • feeling of warmth
  • feeling sad or empty
  • feeling unusually cold
  • general feeling of discomfort or illness
  • headache
  • heartburn
  • irritability
  • itching or skin rash
  • joint pain
  • loss of interest or pleasure
  • loss of strength or weakness
  • muscle aches and pains

Less common side effects of Tramadol

  • Abnormal dreams
  • appetite decreased
  • back pain
  • bladder pain
  • blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
  • bloody or cloudy urine
  • body aches or pain
  • change in hearing
  • clamminess
  • cough producing mucus
  • cracked, dry, or scaly skin
  • decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  • difficult, burning, or painful urination
  • difficulty with moving
  • disturbance in attention
  • loss of voice
  • lower back or side pain
  • muscle aching or cramping
  • muscle injury
  • muscle pain, stiffness, spasms, or twitching
  • nasal congestion
  • neck pain
  • night sweats
  • pain in the limb

Dose of Tramadol

The dose for adults of pain is 50mg to 100mg daily in the gap of 4-6 hours. The maximum dose is 400mg per day. Always follow the instruction of doctor while taking the medicine.

Precautions while taking Tramadol

  • Before starting the treatment tell your doctor if you have any allergy with the component of the medicine.
  • Tell your medical history to your doctor like any heart problem, breathing problem, constipation, depression etc.
  • This drug make you feel sleepy so do not drive or do anything which need attention or focus.