Tramadol: General Info
Posted on April 4th, 2008 | by admin |All you need to know about Tramadol before taking it…
What Tramadol is:
Tramadol is one of the best and well known pain relief medications. Tramadol is taken to allay moderate or severe pain. Tramadol is a synthetic analgesic.
How Taken:
Tramadol is prescribed as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 4-6 hours as needed. It is not necessary to take Tramadol with food . To avoid possible complications caused by a wrong usage of this drug you must follow all the directions on your prescription label carefully. Besides if there is any part you do not understand, ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain it. Tramadol should be taken exactly as directed. Be aware that Tramadol can be habit-forming. Avoid taking Tramadol medications more often or for longer periods than it is prescribed by your doctor
Warnings and Precautions
Before taking Tramadol, you should inform your doctor if you have kidney disease; liver disease; or if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol. If you have any of the conditions listed above you may not be able to take Tramadol, or you may require a dosage regulationlisted during treatment . Tramadol is in the FDA pregnancy C category, it’s not known whether it may be harmful to an unborn baby. It is also unknown whether Tramadol goes into breast milk. If you are over 75 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from Tramadol. Tramadol is not approved by the FDA as treatment for children under 16 years old.
Possible Side Effects
Although side effects from Tramadol are not common, they may occur. Most frequently reported side effects were the ones concerning the central nervous system (Migraine, Speech disorders) and gastrointestinal system (Gastrointestinal bleeding, Hepatitis, Stomatitis, Liver failure). You’d better inform your doctor if you experience any of these: dizziness, headache, drowsiness, blurred vision, upset stomach, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you felt any of these symptoms: heartbeat, redness, swelling, and itching of the face, numbness or tingling of the hands and feet, difficulty breathing, changes in urination, seizures - call your doctor immediately.
