User Reviews for Tramadol

I have tried many different drugs for my degenerative arthritis expecially since my sciatic pain and tramadol is the only effective pain reliever I have found.

with this drug i felt like i had the flu.bad joint pain, fatigue. for over a year i thought i had some bad illness but the whole time it was the tramadol.all because i never read the info that came with the drug.my doctor new i was taking this drug and never said anything to me. he did so many tests to try to find out what was wrong with me. blood test, ct scan bone DR ,and a MRI.all was normal. i thought i was going crazy until i one day read the info and could not belive it.i stopped taking it slowly and in a matter of two weeks i felt great. i learned a hard lesson now i read everything on all the meds i take.please always do the same.Read More Read Less

I have been taking this med for 2 years and it works well for me. I have had 5 disc surgeries, a right hip replaced, ACL surgery and osteo-arthritis in my major joints. This is a good medication with little or no side effects that I have noticed. I do take this med only as needed and not every day.

I take it before my work day starts and have little or no pain for a minimum of 4 hours

I HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON THIS MEDICATION FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW,FOR HERNIATED DISC IN MY LOWER BACK,MOST OF THE TIME THE ONLY THING IT WILL DO IT TAKE THE EDGE OFF THE PAIN,I HAVE BEEN TOLD FROM MY DOCTOR THAT ITS NON ADDICTIVE, I HAVE FOUND THAT TO BE SO FAR FROM THE TRUTH, IT SEEMS THAT WHEN I AM ON THIS MEDICINE FOR MORE THEN 2 WEEKS AT A TIME WHEN I STOP TAKING IT THAT I HAVE THE WORST PAIN IN MY WHOLE BODY THEN WHAT I HAD BEFORE I HAD STARTED TAKING IT, I KNOW THAT THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE STUDIES ON THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SIDE EFFECTS OF NOT TAKING THIS DRUG, I HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAS COMPLAINED OF THE SAME SIDE EFFECTS. I THINK THAT THIS IS MORE PHYSCIALLY ADDICTIVE THEM HYDROCODONE OR OTHER PAIN MEDS.I HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF OF THIS PAIN MEDICINE AND EVERY TIME ITS THE SAME THING THAT I HAVE THE WORST PAIN IN MY LEGS AND ARMS AND IT WILL STOP IN ABOUT 2 DAYS OR SO. I THINK MORE RESEARCH NEEDS TO BE DONE ON THIS MEDICINE, I CONTINUE TO TAKE THIS BECAUSE THERE ARE TIMES THAT THIS IS THE ONLY THING MY DOCTOR WILL GIVE ME EVEN THOUGH I HAVE EXPLAINED ABOUT THE ENDING SIDE EFFECTSRead More Read Less

My doctor said this is a possibitly this drug would not do me much good, I was just looking at all opinions other than surgey!!

I have had restless legs for a long time to the extent that I was unable to share the matrimonial bed for several years. Since taking tramadol at night time, I have not had to switch to another room even once. There is some stomach discomfort, but more than made up for by the lack of restlessness in the legs. The constipation is a real killer though. Laxatives don't have much of an effect other than to enhance the stomach cramp - the blockage still has to be cleared and all sorts of other problems (piles / fissure) needs to be considered. On the whole, take plenty of water (stupid amounts) and never forget to keep a bottle of fluid with you and you'll be OK.Read More Read Less

I have been taking this medication for over 2 years for lower back. This medication works great for me so long as I do not take it at night. For some reason the medication keeps me up at night. I never get a good night sleep if taken at night before bed. I have learned not to take it and use another pain medication like a muscle relaxer. My doctor doesn't understand why it keeps me up at night, because that has not been reported as a side effect. This a a great medication for pain!

I started taking Tramadol about a year ago after trying several other meds for low back pain (arthritis, scholosis). It takes care of my pain by taking l tablet in the morning and usually just l other unless I am going to be doing a lot of physical activity late in the day. The only complaint I have is the slight nausea and lack of appetite. Tho' I am pleased that I am eating less and have lost 40 pounds in the last year. I was l65 and now am back to my desired weight of 125. I hope I can stay on this as I asked the doctor to give me the least addicting Rx that will take care of my pain. My doctor did not think it was responsible for my weight loss and I had an endoscopy, colonscopy and a cat scan which were all negative. After talking with others and reading the comments here, I do feel it is the reason for my nausea and loss of weight. I can tolerate the nausea and I am pleased with the weight loss. FRRead More Read Less

i have been dealing with back pain for almost a year now and nothing seems to help. i just wish they had something to cure back pain so i wouldnt have to take all these medications.

I HAVE A TORN ACL ALONG WITH A BROKEN BONE IN MY KNEE...I'VE ALSO TAKEN IT FOR MIGRAINES. THIS DRUG HAS WROKED FOR ME. THE ONLY THING I CAN SAY THAT IT DOES DO IS MAKE ME A LITTLE BIT"SPEEDY" IF THAT MAKES ANY SENSE. I FEEL LIKE I CAN BE ALL OVER THE PLACE, BUT I DO GET THINGS DONE BECAUSE THE PAIN IS NO LONGER THAT BAD.

I am used to taking hydrocodone for my pain but I always get tired after taking it. with this med. I have more energy and it keeps my pain away for 4 hrs longer.

to the person below that wrote : this medication has done nothing for my pain. I have taken it for 2 years. question: WHY WOULD YOU CONTINUE TO TAKE IT??? OR EVEN BETTER WASTE YOUR $$ BUYING IT IF IT DOESNT HELP YOU??? that makes no sense!

Medication did not last the full 24 hours, only lasted approximately 12 hours and then I got an incredibly bad withdrawal headache each day when it started to wear off.

I have chronic pain:disc disorders of back and neck, osteo-artheritis and migrains. This medication has replaced at least 4 medications I was on, 1 of which was a strong narcotic. I do not find it addictive, as I dont take it unless I realy need it.

I've been on this medication for 6 months. Works somewhat on my pain, but have side effects of aggrevation, headaches, muscle aches.

this medication has done nothing for my pain. I've taken this for almost 2yrs.

I am 52 yrs old & have had migraines most of my life. I was prescribed tramadol for a back injury & it worked for both ailments. I have been on TONS of pain meds & this is the 1st one I have taken that has little to no side affects & I can still go to work. I also appreciate the fact that it is not as addicting as most narcotic meds. My only complaint is that I get a bit cranky when it wears off - nothing compared to meds in the past. AND I get very nice relief almost 100% of the time. If nothing else it takes the edge off so I can still function OR lay down and rest. Read More Read Less

I was given this medication for unexplained pain in my coccyx. I have constant pain when sitting and needed something to at least take the edge off. Tramadol did nothing to relieve the pain. The only thing this medication did was give me a headache and leg cramps.