User Reviews for Tramadol

I have had chroinc ear pain for almost a year and nothing the doctors have given me had helped. not even tylenol, then my ENT gave me tramadol, and that was the only one that ever touched my pain.

DANGER: THIS DRUG IS AN OPIATE AND EXTREMELY ADDICTIVE! WITHDRAWL IS HORRIBLE! Took for a year and later increased because of tolerance to it. Ran out of insurance and could not get it. Went through horrible withdrawl no sleeping, intense craving, anxiety, etc. GET OFF THIS DRUG!

I have been taking 50mg Tramadol Tabs every 6 to 8 hours for several months as a substitute for ibuprofen and naproxen to mitigate arthritis pain following back surgery. Previously I had been augmenting my arthritis pain regiment with Tramadol 1 or 2 times daily for a couple of years. My neurosurgeon says that Tramadol will not retard bone growth and that the others do so I was taking it exclusively. I ran out recently and was unable to get a refill for 3 days. I can clearly state, I am in withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms are headache, anxiety, irritability, sleeplessness, chills and generally a demeanor of perpetual unrest. Be cautioned for frequent and long term use. While I now have it refilled, I will take it sparingly if at all.Read More Read Less

I am very satisfied with the pain relief, however I experience nausea and vertigo and dizziness the next day.

I was prescribed this for Fibromyalgia, but I couldn't tell I was taking anything at all! Seriously, nothing!

just a warning...THIS MEDICATION IS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!! i am a recovering alcoholic/drug addict, and when newly sober my doctor prescribed me this drug for my severe back pain instead of narcotic pain relievers i was addicted to before. upon further research, i discovered this is a morphine based opiate...which is bad news for me. i stopped taking it. i work in a pharmacy and you would not believe how many people are prescribed this medication without knowing how addictive it is. it should be classified as a "controlled drug" and i'm sure it will be in the future. it already is over in europe. so if you think that it's ok to take this compared to narcotic pain killers, you have been misled, doctors don't know or don't care to inform you of the consequences of addiction. so beware.Read More Read Less

i have been on tramadol for a few years for back pain. i have tried to get off it and cannot. i think i am pregnant what are the effects on my unborn child help

I've been taking tramadol(ultram) for over 6 years now due to hip replacements - both sides. Although it is not as effective as narcotics, it is an effective drug. It just makes me so doggone thirsty. I don't know what I'd do without it, other than suffer.

Pinched Nerve, chronic back pain. Not a strong pain reliever, but works fairly well. Causes terrible contipation and sometimes headaches with extended use. 4 stars

I suffer from chronic upper back pain.This medication has worked wonders.I cannot take any other pain meds...they make be very sick.

I was prescribed this for a diagnosis of presumed diabetic neuropathy. If it helped at all with my strong pain, it was only to a small degree.

i think this med is a great pain reliever i have TMJ and severe migraines as well as toothaches and it helps with it all!!

I do not like this medication, I have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia and it doesn't even touch the pain. In addition to taking this now I have to take something for the stomach problems it has given me. Also severe dry mouth, Yuck. Hope it works for someone else.

I have chronic pain about level 8 with this drug my pain level is between 4 and 6. I take 50 mg morning and night with two more tablets when things really get bad most of the time two a day does the trick but the availability to take the additional is great. I have experienced some nausea and itching early in my taking this drug but the reduction of the pain was well worth the minor inconvenience. I have taken Ultram and got very little help; however the tramadol works great.

I take this med for back pain due to scoliosis. It works wonders for me. I can't stand the feeling I get from narcotics. This med actually gives me lots of energy during the day and helps me sleep at night. I also have restless leg syndrome. It takes care of all of it. I have been on it for 4 years now. The only downsides are the crash u get when you wait too long for the next doese and withdrawals. The withdrawals are bad enough to kill you. I stopped taking it when I got pregnant and had to be hospitalized for a week and be put on IV stadol to get rid of withdrawals. I stopped taking it again when I could no longer afford it and ended up in the hospital again. I had migraines, severe panic attacks, I lashed out at my kids and actually hated them. I have never been so angry and shaky in my life. It's an absolute nightmare. But as long as you don't stop cold turkey it's great. I still have mood swings when the drug starts to wear off and I still get occasional headaches but nothing near as bad as I had when I wasn't taking it. I also have depression and bipolar disorder which also adds to the rage and irritability that I have. I can't say whether or not the tramadol makes them worse or better because I do not know. I am not currently on meds for the bipolar and depression so once I start taking meds for that we'll see how it all works. But as far as my pain goes, it is non-existent with tramadol. It works better than narcotics and with less side effects but it is just as addicting.Read More Read Less

caused hallucinations, severe dizziness and drowsiness. provided minimal pain relief.

I have chronic lumbar pain due to a torn ligament and some spinal arthritis, knee pain, restless leg syndrome, hydrosalpinx, and kidney stones. This drug has helped me to function without fail on all symptoms. However, when I cease taking it, I have insomnia and sweat like all get out! Withdrwal is a nightmare for me.

Has anyone experienced Liver side effects?