User Reviews for Tramadol

I have taken this medication for a little over 4 years for neuropathic pain in my feet, lower legs, hands and forearms. Tramadol was prescribed primarily because I am allergic to vicodin, percocet, and darvocet. This drug does not take all of the pain away. However, it does reduce the overall discomfort to such a level that it is possible to ignore any remaining pain. I had been prescribed Neurotin as an alternative to Tramadol, but found the former to not be nearly as effective in reducing pain. And Neurotin also caused significant episodes of "skin crawling"-like sensations. The only recognizable side-effect I have experienced with this drug is a bit of dizziness, most pronounced when just waking-up or if I get-up in the middle of the night. Read More Read Less

I take medications at night.

ive been on it for about 4 years, and now it is not working. ive taken the 50, 2at a time 4 times a day. i have ddd, and prob with si joints and si nerve. i had no sex drive, mood changes, and now that im stopping to take it i have a fever, body aches, mood changes, and shakes. i feel like a royal b!!!!

I am taking 50mg 4x day for back pain. The worst side affect is i am unable to reach orgasm now.

I've taken this for 10+ years and it is the only pain medication that has really helped with my TMJ.I have no joint in the right side of my jaw from the constant rubbing to my joint because of the TMJ.I did get physically addicted to the meds and was up to 8 a day but I am proud to say I have gotten it down to 4.The only problem I have with this medication is that it wakes me up so I can't take at night.Oh, and it does absolutely nothing for a headache and does sometimes cause them.If my insurance would pay for the surgery I wouldn't need this med.They say it's considered cosmetic surgery.That's freaking crazy.Read More Read Less

i have chronic back pain due to ddd and other bone problems. i was taking norcotic pain meds until i went to a pain doc who put me on tramadol. i can only use it every 8 to 12 hours and by then i am in some serious pain. even had nerve blocks done and that did not work. tramadol is to me just another form of asperin.

I know this is the wrong thing to do but life has a way of happening when you're doing other things. I have a reconstructed leg and am working in a physically demanding job. I was taking over the counter NSAIDS for serious pain and was worried about stomach issues, and they subsequently stopped working. I am a recovering heroin addict and my friend takes tramadol for pain. Non-narcotic I think - being so immune to pain medication I think no problem. Sure it relieves the pain wonderfully, but what the heck is with the constant and next day residual scratching and itching like I'm doing heroin . I also experienced insomnia big time (mostly due to the fact I wanted to scratch my skin off, extremely uncomfortable). I will stop taking this medication basically because it makes me feel like a scratching dope fiend again. Not a pleasant experience. :( Read More Read Less

it makes me weak,and doesn't help with the pain. i might as well take aspirin.it is supposed to be for fibromyalgia.

I had gall bladder surgery, dr gave me tramadol for the pain. works great.

I have a wisdom tooth that is growing in horizontally and causing my gums to become inflamed and irritated. I was prescribed Tramadol and 800mg IB profin. Taking the both together has eliminated the pain.

Fast relief with no side effects.

It dosent seem like it's strong enough. It relieves some of the pain but not completely.

not much relief of pain

This medication caused severe nausea and vomiting.

Been diagnosed with RSD and Brachial Plexus as a result of surgery gone bad. On 300 mgs daily of Tramadol, 2400 mgs of gabapentin, and 100 mgs of trazadone. I have been on these drugs since 2001. Beginning to believe they have lost there potency and effectiveness.

I had a table fall on my foot while barefoot. Almost broke three bones, the pain was horrible! I was prescribed tramadol for the pain. Amazing! It workes great for me!

Taken to relieve backpain. Caused hallucinations, agitation, combativeness and confusion.