RSD Alert
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RSD Alert is a voluntary
organisation publishing RSD/CRPS
information, mostly provided by
our readers.
Every approved medical drug works for some people but not for others.
Don't be alarmed by what you read. If in doubt consult your medical
advisor.
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Drugs |
Drugs on RSD Alert
(notes and comments from correspondents) |
Ultram |
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Description |
Ultram is a brand name for the centrally acting analgesic, Tramadol, which is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It affects chemicals and receptors in the body that are associated with pain and may be used to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic conditions such as RSD (CRPS). It works by decreasing the body's sense of pain. It comes in tablet form and may be taken with or without food. Also marketed as Tramadol |
Side effects(Don't be unduly alarmed. All drugs cause side effects for some patients) |
Side effects reported for Ultram and/or Tramadolinclude agitation, anxiety or nervousness, blurred vision, constipation, diarrhoea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, flushing, headache, indigestion or heartburn, itching, mood changes, muscle tightness, sweating, uncontrollable shaking hands, upset stomach, vomiting, weakness. Occasional reports have been heard of more serious side effects such as difficulties with breathing or swallowing, flu-like symptoms, hallucinations, rapid heartbeat or seizures. If any of these symptoms appear you should call your doctor immediately.. |
Warnings(These are standard cautions but may not apply in your case) |
While taking this medication do not drink alcohol, which may dangerously affect breathing or cause liver problems. Take care when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Ultram can be habit-forming. Do not increase the size or frequency of your dose unless advised by your doctor to do so. Call your doctor if you find that you want to take more of the drug or notice unusual changes in your mood or behaviour. On the other hand, do not suddenly stop taking the medication or you are likely to experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. If appropriate, your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually. |
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I tried ultram for about a month. My doctor told me it would help me the pain. I had no relief from it although I have heard it does well for cancer patients and some RSD patients. Amanda - USA While I was in hospital, I took Ultram with Co-drydamol, Diazepam and Amantadine. I was already taking Prozac, plus Atenolol and Bendrofluazide for a pre-existing condition. I felt drowsy but had hardly any relief from them. Vicki-Walsall, England Tramadol is called Ultram in the U.S, it appears on the site
under that name, but I've never heard it called that in England.
I've been taking Tramadol for three years, and although it helped
with the pain initially the side effects are dramatic. It now
no longer helps the pain, but my body is completely addicted,
so I'm attempting to come off them slowly. They make me tired
a lot of the time, faint, nauseous, very dehydrated, I have to
sleep for much longer periods, sleep is unpleasant and interrupted,
and I get viruses very easily. I think it could be advisable to
take Tramadol in very acute periods of RSD, but not long term.
Lucy - Oxford, England Long Term Ultram use: Using less than 3 per day, I save it for the hard times. I found that using more than 3-4/daily decreased it's efficiency to practically nothing. Others have had the same experience. By cutting back as much as possible, it worked great when the big days came. WARNING: Don't take it at night...use something else. Causes insomnia. L - Hawaii, USA I was given Ultram initially, then changed to Tramadol. I was told the only difference is that tramadol does not contain acetaminophen. Richard - Chino, California, USA |
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