User Reviews for Tramadol

bladder problems after long useage

While taking Tramadol as directed, I broke out in severe hives. It works to relieve pain, but I can only take it sparingly, maybe once every other day. I try not to use it unless all else fails. It also makes me very restless and prevents sleep, so I try to take it in the morning only. By night time, I can relax and sleep.

I have found that this is pushed on people with pain to make doctors feel better about not giving people medication that will actually work after taking tramdol,400mg per day I have just started to take motrin which is far more effective,if you are givin this it's because your doctor doesn't think you can handle the responsibily of taking real pain meds.

I was given this for fibromialgia, I have to take to 50 mg at once for it to work.

Tramadol did exactly what it is supposed to do. It pinpointed my pain and took it away. Unfortunately it also made me itch like i had a monkey on my back. Guess i'm allergic. I feel that it will only be addicting if you have that addictive personality. Use this stuff for what it is needed.. be aware of your health and don't assume you need to be on meds your whole life.. this stuff if out there to help us get through tough times of pain etc.. not to help us through life...

Drug effect lasts about 2 hrs. I take it before going to bed and am usually awakened with knee ache in about 2 hrs. I take 2 pills before bed.

im 53 yrs old i have ra and it helps very well i have no pain for 2 days with this med even though i can,t sleep at night and i have the sweats its worth it

I'm taking tramadol for arthritis in my neck as well as buldging discs. So far, I feel works better than vicodin; however, I'm very concerned about people saying how bad the withdrawls are with this med. So I will discuss further with my doctor. So far, satisfied, but concerned about the side affects when I stop.

I had a drug problem many years ago, due to said problem Vicodin Oxycodone and any other opiates I've taken make me feel like a fiend all over again. This stuff doesnt. Granted it has some of the same effects (itching sweating etc), but I often ask for it when pain comes knocking because its easy to forget about once youre out. Take it as prescribed and you wont have any problems.

Took Tramadol just once and after 1/2 hr was extremely dizzy, had cold sweats, nausea, and abdominal cramps. Within a few hours, the symptoms came back and I vomited. Not worth the side effects. I asked my Dr. for an alternate medication the next morning as the side effects were awful!

It was prescribed to help me use less Vicodin

Not for severe pain like I have. Almost like Tylenol 3; not very effective. Makes me itch all over.

It was ineffective because it gave me the most horrid dreams that continued while I was awakened. I can take it during the day, but it makes me somewhat drowsy, so I don't drive if I have it in my system.

If you only read one review on this med make it this one. As I'm setting here writing this i am going threw withdraws. This is day 5 and I still feel as bad as I did on day 2 I'm beginning to wonder if its going to end. I can't eat I can't sleep my heart feels like it is beating out of my chest my stomach hurts so bad I can't stop shaking and my mood is the worst part because it affects my family. I have always been known as supermom and right now I can't even stand to have my three kids around me because my body hurts so bad and I can't stand to hear them talking even though I love them with all my heart I will be so glad when these withdraws are over if not for myself for my babies they are everything to me and they don't deserve this so if you are reading this and your about to start this med don't it will ruin your live and everybody's around you.Read More Read Less

I have post concussion syndrom.

Tramadol for me has worked better than Vicodin. I use it for chronic back pain. Had lumbar fusion 6 months ago. I recently went back to work. I am a R.N. in a busy Emergency Dept. I can definitely function taking the Tramadol. Take 50mg every 8 hours. I read other comments and hopefully I wont become addicted as others say they have

I recently went to rehab to get off this drug after taking it for 4 years. It has ruined my life after becoming severely addicited to it. The longer you take it the more you need. I was told this was a non-addictive alternative to vicodin. Completely false! The withdrawl is awful and nearly cost me my marriage. Use with extreme caution!