User Reviews for Ultram oral

I have to take 2 each morning and 2 each evening and 1 at bedtime. my belly doesns't like it and it is hard for me to take it that many times aday. it is suppose to treat arthritis pain but it does not work. it helps to tolerate it but very miserable pain still.

lower back problem. As long as I take ultram with tylenol it seems to help.

I had to take this every day even when I didn't have pain. When I wouldn't take it I felt sick like the flu. I quit taking it 3 days ago and am still feeling sick and really tired. Couldn't sleep well last night. Waiting for the doctor to call me and hopefully give me something I can take only when I have pain. I wouldn't recommend this medication.

the best anti depressant ever made - though not specifically for that it works - no other meds have workd ssri snri tricyclics bipolar meds - Ultram cures anxiety and depression with few side effect - The medical society should do away with all the others and market ultram for depression and anxiety. It saved my life - thank you ultram

could not sleep on this and not effective for headaches or shoulder pain. Also make me sick in the stomach. Did not mix with the other meds I am on.

I take this drug for extreme menstrual cramps because NSAIDs alone don't do the trick. My doctor told me to take Ibuprofen as directed along with tramadol a few days a month. This medication has literally been a life-saver for me! The pain that I used to have during my period is gone and I am able to function well while taking it. Although I have constipation and trouble sleeping on tramadol, I am very satisfied with this drug. Some people may complain of addiction but I haven't experienced this at all. Also, Walmart has this drug on their list of $4 medications which works perfectly since I don't have health insurance. I definitely recommend it under the right circumstances- talk with your doctor about what works well for you.Read More Read Less

I have lower back pain, and this drug makes me feel alot better. However; I'm also on Zoloft and Cymbalta for major depression. When I aslo started taking ultram, it was like I didn't need the depression medicine anymore. But!! the flippin FDA will not approve tramadol for depression, when everyone know's it works. It makes your brain feel calm, happy and not overwhemling. I guess the amout of seritonen in this drugs helps with the BIG TIME BLUES!!

Got hurt at work comp dr. perscribed me this.ended up in ER with seratonin syndrom because I have to take a antidepression med for GAD. I was told not mix the 2 meds. I told the comp DR.about being on antidepressant but he told me ultram was safe to take boy was he wrong!

I have arthritis, my doctor ask if I would try Ultram. I did and I love it, that's all I take now. It really relieves my pain 100 percent!!!!

I have arthritis. Was prescribed Ultram 200mg. Took it on a Wednesday night, woke up Thursday morning itching all over, went to talk and couldn't. called my doctor attempted to explained what had happened and was then given a shot and a RX for steroids. Don't have a clue as to why I had allergic reaction to it, other then im extremely sensitive to acetaminophen. Im at a loss. However it does work awesome for pain!

I have osteoarthritis.When I started this drug,I started itching,was nauseous but the pain eased up.then it happened!I started having nightmares,shaking,plus pain in my neck and head worse than the osteo pain.Now,trying to come off,if I get up at a "normal" speed,I will almost black out.I can't wait until this is out of my system.This drug is not for me.

I take this for fibromyalgia. I do not feel I could continue to work without it. It eases the pain and does not make me drowsy.

I have Multiple Sclerosis and have been taking Tramadol (Ultram)for four years. It helps with the pain in my back and legs. Over the years I have stopped taking it for a week or two (several times) with no withdrawal symptoms. Because of my chronic pain I always go back to this drug because it doesn't make me feel hung-over and helps me deal with the pain - without it I would be in bed all day. I would suggest to those who have had a bad reaction, as with any drug do not take more than the recommended dose AND check to see if you are taking other drugs not to be combined with Tramadol - there are a lot of them. Also, I once had a doctor tell me that MS doesn't cause chronic pain and took me off the medication. After weeks of suffering I requested the doctor help me and was told "It's not like you have cancer, so you don't need pain medication". I was shocked that this doctor from a VERY well know MS clinic had no compassion. Needless to say, after leaving the office in tears I scheduled an appointment with a new doctor who knew the fact that chronic pain is a common symptom of MS and wasn't "afraid" to treat his patients. The lesson here is - if you have a doctor that refuses to treat your pain, don't suffer like I did - find a new doctor ASAP. Cymbalta also helps with nerve pain.Read More Read Less

I have Multiple Sclerosis and have been taking Tramadol (Ultram)for four years. It helps with the pain in my back and legs. Over the years I have stopped taking it for a week or two (several times) with no withdrawal symptoms. Because of my chronic pain I always go back to this drug because it doesn't make me feel hung-over and helps me deal with the pain - without it I would be in bed all day. I would suggest to those who have had a bad reaction, as with any drug do not take more than the recommended dose AND check to see if you are taking other drugs not to be combined with Tramadol - there are a lot of them. Also, I once had a doctor tell me that MS doesn't cause chronic pain and took me off the medication. After weeks of suffering I requested the doctor help me and was told "It's not like you have cancer, so you don't need pain medication". I was shocked that this doctor from a VERY well know MS clinic had no compassion. Needless to say, after leaving the office in tears I scheduled an appointment with a new doctor who knew the fact that chronic pain is a common symptom of MS and wasn't "afraid" to treat his patients. The lesson here is - if you have a doctor that refuses to treat your pain, don't suffer like I did - find a new doctor ASAP. Read More Read Less

Interesting medication. Love it! I started taking Ultram after knee surgery. I had very minimal side effects. Worked well for the pain, but I also noticed something else. You see, I have suffered with paralyzing anxiety/depression for the past 10 years. Panic attacks, insomnia, lethargy...all that good stuff. Well, when I started the Ultram I noticed something. I actually felt GOOD! Not just good, great! It elevated my mood and you know what? My anxiety is all but gone. I am able to hold a good job, and am actually able to enjoy my friends and family. I have a life again and I am so greatful for that. I no longer have much pain but continue taking this medication for the other effects, basically. No, not because it gets me "high" or anything, and i do not increase my dosage and stay well within the maxiumum daily dosage of 400mg. I just simply like feeling energized, upbeat and generally having a positive outlook again. Read More Read Less

I have chronic knee pain from years of running, sliding (softball), basketball and bowling. Vicodin/Percocet work great for pain but make it impossible to function. Been taking Ultram for 6 months and am very pleased with the results. At times I do have trouble urinating, it seems like I have to go real bad but have to 'push' real hard to get anything out. A stool softner twice a day has helped prevent constipation. This med on top of quarterly cortizone shots has made the pain manageable during the day. The key for me on this med is to take it 4-6 times a day consistently. When I miss a dose the pain creeps up really quickly and it makes it miserable until the medicine hits my system when I finally take it. Overall a very good choice to deal with constant, nagging pain.Read More Read Less

I've experienced slight nausea and drowsiness. The arithritis pain in my hip has not disappeared, but is relieved to some extent. I'll be asking my doctor to either increase the dosage, or approve an increase of fequency in use.

i am having pain in my shoulder it is in the musely and this is helping me .. but one thing it is doing to me i do not like is in the love making dept it is not there...