User Reviews for Tramadol

I was given this after knee surgery. It is very effective and does not have terrible side effects like constipation, which existed with meds like Hydrocodone. I take 50 mg once a day. I feel totally alert and cannot think of one side affect.

While taking this drug I had very crazy dreams, didn't sleep well. After discontinued use, crazy dreams were gone.

injury to rotator cuff,bicept channel tendon torn in two

Excellent medication; hardly any side effects helps me remain independent. Still have some pain but nothing compared to the way I was suffering especially with jaw could not even eat. I was crying in pain constantly. I have severe TMJ On both sides severe jaw pain that was shooting pain above my eye and into my ears. Tried Steroids, Neck Injections NSADS no improvement what so ever Osteo Arthritis all over my body from head to toe. My Neck is totally shot nerve pressure on spinal cord. Spine Severe Degenerative Disc Disease. This is the only medication that has been my life saver. I've decided against surgery as I feel it creates more problems and at least I know what I am dealing with at the present. I also do Chiropractic 1-2 times a week.Read More Read Less

Although pain may have been relieved, interaction with other prescribed medications that were in my records were not considered. (I provide a list of all medications and supplements at each visit.) This medication severely impacted my recovery from laminectomy - spinal fusion surgery. Doctors MUST be made MORE AWARE of possible interactions with this medication!

strange dreams, hallucinations

I've been taking this for over 10 years. I have been diagnosed with r/a. I believe I have another form of arthritis but don't feel like going thru all the hassle of talking with another doctor. It seems to help alot I take it with celebrex. lately I've been feeling a little slugish and feel like I have weighs laying on my chest. I'm extremely tired and dizzy. I didn't change my dosage so I don't know whats going on. I'm probably going to call my primary dr. and set a appt. but I'm going on vacation first so hope flying isn't going to hurt. I feel this has helped alot but a little worried about what going on with my body. My body feels like I haven't even taken any meds. but I haven't changed any thing. Would I recommend this drug. Yes but be prepared for the side effects when it's time to stop taking them. I have a feeling I won't be feeling to well If my dr. wants to take me off. Read More Read Less

never ever again, son says i would actually sleep walk with this crazy med and we are taking them to the doctor to dispose since use.

I tend to agree with most of the men who agree that this drug is NOT addictive. However, there are some withdrawl symptoms that occur as with many other medications, such as the runny nose, insomnia, cold and flu like symptoms. I thought I was having a bad allergy day. Other than that, it may not rid us of the pain completely but it will take the edge off with alot fewer side effects than narcotic medication. Most of us just need to give it time. Nothing, even the narcotics work 100% and those of us with previous experience, understand that we experience an additional form of pain, associated with addiction where our body is reminding us it needs another fix and it wants it NOW. We end up taking more medication, more often, doing more harm than good. If this is a new option for you, be patient, and hang in there, there's room to work with your physican with Tramadol and fewer chances of disaster.Read More Read Less

Used for chronic back pain. Found it to be effective at first, but after a period of continued use, I need to increase the dose. The V.A. has been prescribing this medicfation to me for five years continuously.

Worked very well on the pain. The side effects are something I could have done without. I dread taking another pill even though I'm in a lot of pain. The dizziness alone makes me pause.

bad on the liver !

I have taken Tramadol 50mg, 2 pills at breakfast, 2 at lunch, 1 at dinner and 1 at bedtime for about 4 months now, and I am going to tell my pain doc to find me something else. It isn't working for my pain and I have been taking an ocassional Vicodin as well. I have been on Lortab, Soma, Oxycontin (prescribed after surgery) and others, but they make me a little loopy. The Tramadol does give me a slight headache so I need to try something else.

Was prescribed this medication for Fibro pain, did not relieve the symptoms at all.

i cannot take any narcotic medications by choice, so this is the best drug for me. tramadol taken by itself relieves me of pain for several hours, and when i take it with aleve, it works even better. i haven't needed my heating pad or gotten a massage in awhile because it is working that well. i had a spinal fusion 15 years ago, and am in constant discomfort and pain. my back, shoulders, hips, and neck.. and then the nerve pain shoots down everywhere else. i have 2 steel rods and 6 bolts to stabilize my spine.. this medication works so well.. narcotics would only make me sleep through the pain.. doesn't work for me.. tramadol doesn't make me groggy or sleepy.. it's just the perfect drug for me :)Read More Read Less

I took Tramadol for neck pain and all this medication did was make me so mentally disoriented, I texted my three sons telling them what to do in case I died! I wasn't even sick, just hurting.

I only took it at bed time so I could sleep due to back pain and it really works,few side effects with a headache as the main one,I only took it for 2 days because the next morning I was so tired but after an hour or so I was fine.

I was given this medication for back pain. It worked GREAT! but i experienced a few side effects. A " crawling " sensation on the skin when first beging my dosage and feelings of euphoria whenever on the medication. MY major concern is that though this medeicine is not considered to be habit forming i developed a slight dependence on it when stopping the medicine. I found myself nervous at the thought of not having it anymore and thinking of ways to acquire more. sweating when i finally stoppped taking it along with muscle pain i did not have before. I became irritable and confrontationl for days after stopping the meds and was plauged by insomnia. These subsided but i wish my doc had spokne with me about this and maybe put me on a declinging doagse to " ween" me off. it wasnt pleasent. Read More Read Less