Ultram (tramadol) is ananalgesic(painkiller) prescribed for moderate to severe pain.
Ultram is also used to treat most types of neuralgia (nerve pain.)
It’s sometimes used off-label forfibromyalgia, restless legs syndrome,migraines, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Ultram ER (extended release) is available for controlling severe chronic pain 24 hours a day.
Serotonin is involved with pain processing and the sleep cycle.
Norepinephrine helps your body deal with stress.
Both are believed to play a role in many symptoms of this condition.
Be sure to follow your healthcare provider and pharmacist’s instructions on increasing your dosage.
More than 400 mg per day is considered dangerous for most adults.
The safety cut-off for those older than 75 is 300 mg per day.
Side Effects and Warnings
Like all medications, Ultram does carry a risk of unpleasant side effects.
If you have a history of drug or alcohol addiction, you shouldn’t take Ultram.
Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist about how to safely wean off of it.
A Word From Verywell
If you’d like to try Ultram, talk to your practitioner.
You should weight the possible pros and cons carefully before making a decision.
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