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Tramadol
Directions For Use
Generic
Name: TRAMADOL (TRA-ma-doll)
Tramadol
is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It also may be
used to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic conditions such as
cancer or joint pain.
This medication
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
Some medicines
or medical conditions may interact with Tramadol. Inform your doctor
or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking.
Use of
Tramadol is not recommended if you are also taking cyclobenzaprine or
medicine for depression or other emotional or mood disorders. If you
are taking any of these medicines, be sure your doctor knows.
Additional
monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking
bupropion, narcotic analgesics, or have a history of seizures. Inform
your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions
or concerns about using Tramadol.
Follow
the directions for using Tramadol provided by your doctor. If you miss
a dose of Tramadol, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time
for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Do not
exceed the recommended dose or take Tramadol for longer than prescribed.
If you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of chest; swelling
of eyelids, face, or lips; or develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor
immediately. Do not take any more of Tramadol unless your doctor tells
you to do so.
Avoid alcohol
while you are using Tramadol. Tramadol will add to the effects of alcohol
and other depressants. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything
else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Tramadol.
Using Tramadol alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen
your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
Before
you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist.
For women:
if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits
and risks of using Tramadol during pregnancy. Tramadol is excreted in
breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Tramadol.
Side effects,
that may go away during treatment, include dizziness, nausea, drowsiness,
dry mouth, constipation, headache, or sweating. If they continue or
are bothersome, check with your doctor.
Check with
your doctor as soon as possible if you experience skin rash, itching,
seizures, or hallucinations. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing
its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Store
Tramadol at room temperature, away from heat and light.
If overdose
is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include cold and clammy skin,
low body temperature, slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat, drowsiness,
dizziness, lightheadedness, seizures, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.
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