User Reviews for Tramadol

This is the second time in my life on this medication, the first was several years ago for about two months. Following the first experience, I had developed a physical dependance I was not aware of. I tapered down, but still experienced 3-4 days of withdrawal symptoms (RLS, insomnia, achy). I reluctantly started this medication for a different condition this time and have been on it for about nine months. I'm again weaning down and expect to be off in a few weeks. I know what is coming this time and it's not going to be fun, but the medication is very effective for minor neurpopathic pain and to me, was worth the risk associated. I'll take some time off work and deal w/ the withdrawal this time now that I know what lies ahead. If you do not have the luxury of being able to take some time off work to come off the medication, I'd probably steer clear of this med. I will say, however, that I did not experience any "craving" for the drug, so I believe the addiction potential is low, but just the physical dependance is high. I strongly believe it is the SNRI effect of the drug that makes it difficult to stop, not miniscule opioid effect. I experienced very few side effects from this med and is very tolerable to the system vs other opioid-type of meds.Read More Read Less

This is the second time in my life on this medication, the first was several years ago for about two months. Following the first experience, I had developed a physical dependance I was not aware of. I tapered down, but still experienced 3-4 days of withdrawal symptoms (RLS, insomnia, achy). I reluctantly started this medication for a different condition this time and have been on it for about nine months. I'm again weaning down and expect to be off in a few weeks. I know what is coming this time and it's not going to be fun, but the medication is very effective for minor neurpopathic pain and to me, was worth the risk associated. I'll take some time off work and deal w/ the withdrawal this time now that I know what lies ahead. If you do not have the luxury of being able to take some time off work to come off the medication, I'd probably steer clear of this med. I will say, however, that I did not experience any "craving" for the drug, so I believe the addiction potential is low, but just the physical dependance is high. I strongly believe it is the SNRI effect of the drug that makes it difficult to stop, not miniscule opioid effect. I experienced very few side effects from this med and is very tolerable to the system vs other opioid-type of meds.Read More Read Less

I took this medication for an impacted wisdom tooth-it didn't seem to to work at the first dose. By the third dose, it did start working. It seems this med needs time to build up in your system before it starts working. Definately makes you sleepy.

My Neurologist prescribed this medication for headaches that were so severe that once I had to go to the ER for morphine. Headaches were occurring 4-5 times a week. Naproxen, Tylenol 3, didn't work. No side effects after taking it for 3 weeks, however when I first began taking it, I took two 3 times a day every eight hours. It was inconvenient to get up at 3:00 A.M., drink a glass of milk and sit up for an hour. I wait at least 1 hour before lying down and haven't had any nausea. I am now taking two twice a day. No nausea, but very dry mouth when taking maximum dose 3 times a day. Dr said I was having muscle spasms in my head, neck and shoulders. The doctor did a Nerve Block first thing (2 injections each in skull and neck to sedate nerves and let them heal; 4-5 injections in shoulders to break up knots in my shoulders. It worked. Additional diagnosis will be done next week using EMG and Bone Scan. I took Soma, Tylenol 3 Naproxen but that medication had absolutely no effect. Very happy with this little non-narcotic pill. Read More Read Less

It make me have seizure. My body shook uncontrolably

I tend to be unsteady on my feet

I use it for my back. It doesn't take the pain completely away, however, it allows me to be more mobile when I use it. I am able to have a normal life while on the medication and that would not be the case if I were using a stronger drug.

I didn't take it, but my mother did. She took the recommended dose, and, for 12 hours has been vomiting. Had to take her to the ER.

Before my hip replacement years ago I took Percoset (am allergic to hydrocodone). Tramadol does nothing for my pain but I take it 'cause that's all I have. I swear Naproxen works better and not by much. Rheumatoid Arthritis, torn rotator cuf, Degenerative Disc Disease, herniated discs in neck and back, scoliosis, etc.

I find I have to take 4-5 a day to control the pain. It does relieve the initial pain.

Pain went from a 10 down to a 2 in about 20 minutes.

eventually relieved pain but needed extra doses which then caused headache and nausea

Only a few months on TRAMADOL and I am haveing hair loss. Did not read anything about hair loss at any sites. Want to change medications.

Been on this drug for my R A for over 3 years, wouldnt know what I would do when my feet and neck pain get really bad if it wasn't for this drug and Enbrel.

Side effects tingling, light headiness, numbing and dizziness. Pain relief 2/10. Prescribed for pain associated with prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndromes.

I am 15 and tried out this medication to help ease the pain of fibromyalgia. Without reading any side effects, I was told to take 1-2 tablets to start off. I was in so much pain I decided to take 2. Within 20 minutes of taking the pill I started to feel really dizzy and lightheaded. My mom called Telehealth, the nurse advised if it got worse to head to the hospital, but for now just keep an eye on me. About 10 minutes later my heart started beating very fast. We went up to the hospital and they took me right in. When we got there I was hooked up to a heart monitor and my heart was going around 130 b/min. I started getting twitches every so often. And every once and a while the doctor came in and hooked me up to a heart monitor that was not attached to the wall and took me for a walk to see how fast my heart was going. Every time I got up it would go 140-160 b/min. And I was very dizzy. After a few hours I was very tired and tried falling asleep, but every time I did I would twitch and it would startle me. That night I threw up twice. Never take that stuff again.Read More Read Less

cAUSED INTENSE ITCHING AND TICKLING//WANT TO SCRATCH MY SKIN OFF