How to use Tramadol HCL

If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain relief. You may take this drug with or without food. If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food.

Dosage

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. The maximum recommended dose is 400 milligrams per day.

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This medicine is for oral use. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet as it can cause life-threatening side effects. For more detailed information please see label and please consult specialist.

Precautions

Tramadol has a potential for drug abuse. If taken too much, seek immediate medical attention. Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, extreme weakness, cold or clammy skin, fainting or coma. Do not take Tramadol with other drugs or alcohol without consulting the doctor.

DO PEOPLE BECOME DEPENDENT ON TRAMADOL?

Tramadol dependence may occur when used daily for more than a few weeks/months. In many cases of tramadol dependence, a person has a history of using other drugs such as alcohol, other painkillers, sedatives or cough mixtures. Even people who follow their doctor’s directions can become dependent on tramadol.

CAN PEOPLE EXPERIENCE WITHDRAWAL FROM TRAMADOL USE?

As with other opioid withdrawal symptoms can include restlessness, agitation, anxiety, sweating, insomnia, muscle spasm, tremor, burning or itching of skin, nausea, strong desire to use the drug, irritability, depression, flu-like symptoms, coughing and sneezing, chills, nervousness or panic. The withdrawal symptoms may last for a few days or weeks depending upon duration of use.

CAN DEPENDENCE ON TRAMADOL USE BE TREATED?

In-patient or out-patient treatment programs including detoxification may be recommended. Doctors will likely prescribe medications that help control and ease the symptoms associated with tramadol withdrawal. Outpatient treatment programs include doctorsupervised withdrawal from the drug, counselling, mutual help and support groups, and supportive family and friends