Tramadol

Tramadol is a drug commonly used to treat chronic moderate to severe pain. It is part of a class of medication called Opiate Narcotic Analgesics. Tramadol medication acts by reducing the body’s sense of pain. It is also used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by joints, recent surgery or any other chronic pains caused by conditions like cancer among others.

Tramadol as mentioned above, is part of a category of drugs called Opiate Narcotic Analgesics, which means that it acts like a narcotic pain reliever. While Tramadol is often used to treat moderate to severe pain, its extended-release capacity makes it effective to treat chronic pain.

Like most other pain relieving drugs, Tramadol medication may cause side effects. Stop the treatment and contact your doctor for immediate medical attention if you suffer from the following symptoms; breathing difficulties, hives, skin rashes, weak pulse, convulsions and swelling of throat, tongue, lips or face. Less serious side effects that may occur are blurred vision, weakness, nausea, constipation, vomiting, appetite loss, flushing and sleeping problems. You may continue the treatment if you suffer from such side effects but you should however inform your doctor about it.

Like other medications, Tramadol can be habit-forming. This is the main reason for which doctors ask patients if they have any history of drug or alcohol dependence. Do not increase the dosage or take Tramadol for a longer period than prescribed without contacting your doctor beforehand. After having taken tramadol regularly for a long period of time and suddenly stopping it, you may suffer from withdrawal effects such as sweating, panic, nervousness, changes in sleeping patterns, sneezing, cough, runny nose, pain, burning or tingling sensations of hands or feet, numbness and hallucinations. To avoid this, your doctor may gradually reduce the dosage during the last week of your treatment.