Tramadol

Tramadol

Tramadol is a prescription medication that is most commonly prescribed for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol is considered to be an analgesic is used not only to treat pain, but to prevent pain too.

Taking Tramadol

It's important that you follow all dosing instructions given by your Doctor and Pharmacist when it comes to taking Tramadol. You should not store your Tramadol near heat and you should keep it out of light.

Possible Side Effects of Tramadol

There are some mild side effects that you may come across while taking tramadol. These may include but are not limited to:

• headache
• constipation
• drowsiness
• sweating
• nausea
• dizziness
• dry mouth

If you experience any of these symptoms and they become bothersome or don't seem to go away, you should check with your doctor to see if you should continue taking tramadol. If any of the following, more severe side effects become present while taking tramadol, you should let your doctor know right away or seek medical attention:

• hallucinations
• skin rash
• itching
• seizures

The side effects listed above are not the only possible side effect that can occur while taking tramadol. If you experience anything else that doesn't seem normal or becomes bothersome, let your doctor know right away.

What to Avoid While Taking Prescription Tramadol

Do not take more or less than the dose given to you by your doctor. It's important not to take tramadol for a longer or shorter period of time than was intentionally given to you by your health care provider. There can be severe risks that may arise while taking Tramadol. If any of the following occur, you should get medical help immediately:

• development of a rash or hives
• swelling of eyelids, face, or lips
• difficulty breathing or tightness of chest

If any of these symptoms do occur, you should stop using tramadol immediately and notify your doctor or health care professional. It is not recommended to drink alcohol while you are taking this prescription medication. Alcohol may intensify the effects of the Tramadol, as well as other depressants you might be taking. Do not take tramadol in combination with other medications, including over the counter, without first discussing it with your doctor. If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast feeding, you shouldn't take tramadol without first discussing it with your doctor.

Missed Dose of Tramadol

If you miss one of your doses of Tramadol, you can take it as soon as you remember, but you should not take a double dose unless instructed to do so by your doctor.

Tramadol Overdose

As with any medication, there is always a risk of overdose. If you feel that you may have taken too much tramadol and have overdosed, you should contact emergency care, poison control or go to the emergency room right away. Some of the signs that may be attributed to an overdose of Tramadol can be:

• slowed breathing
• low body temperature
• seizures
• slowed heartbeat
• cold and clammy skin
• deep sleep
• lightheadedness
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• or loss of consciousness