Tramadol HCl (Ultram®)

Pain management, especially chronic, is often a challenge for physicians and patients due to adverse effects associated with commonly prescribed analgesics. Opioid analgesics such as morphine or codeine are effective for many different types of pain, but side effects such as respiratory depression, constipation, tolerance, and dependence can be very worrisome. Non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs are effective for many disorders where inflammation and pain are present, but can produce gastrointestinal adverse effects due to prostaglandin inhibition.

Tramadol HCl (Ultram®) is a centrally acting non-narcotic analgesic that is indicated for the treatment of moderate or moderately severe pain. The analgesic effect of tramadol is thought to be produced by its action as an agonist at the mu opioid receptor and by inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin in the CNS. Tramadol was originally marketed in 1977 in Germany and is now available in over 70 countries. Due to its mechanism of action, tramadol's place in therapy may be for patients who are more susceptible to adverse gastrointestinal effects. Although little evidence of abuse has been shown in foreign experience, tramadol should not be used in patients with a history of drug abuse or addiction to opioids.

Before taking Tramdol, you'll want to read all of the Tramadol information that came with your prescription. You will want to only take the dosage listed in your Tramadol information sheet, and you will want to avoid alcoholic beverages. Likewise, you should not operate heavy machinery or drive while on Tramadol.

Tramadol is a pain reliever, used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol affects chemicals and receptors in the body that are associated with pain, to help give you relief. Since Tramadol is taken on an "as-needed" basis, if you miss a dose, there is no reason to worry. You simply can take another dose when you feel you need to in order to prevent pain.

Tramadol is often prescribed by doctors, especially for those who have a need to take an extended course of painkillers. Less likely to be addictive than other painkillers, Tramadol is favored by many physicians. You will find that Tramadol, also known as Ultram, will help relieve your pain without a plethora of side effects, usually.

As always, you will want to inform your doctor about any preexisting medical conditions you might have. It is not yet known if Tramadol negatively affects pregnant women or their fetuses. Visit an online pharmacy to find out more Tramadol information, or to have your Tramadol prescription filled today.