Tramadol: Side Effects, Uses, Interaction and Precautions

Posted by Vishal Kaushik
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Nov 11, 2020
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What is Tramadol?

Tramadol is an opioid pain relieving medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is taken by mouth.

Tramadol Side Effects :

Common tramadol side effects includes —

  • Itching
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headaches
  • Tiredness
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Lightheadedness
  • Stomach pain

Call your doctor if you have —

  • seizure
  • Sleep apnea
  • A slow heart rate or weak pulse
  • Mental, mood changes, agitation, hallucinations
  • Severe stomach pain
  • Abdominal pain
  • Missed menstrual periods
  • Difficulty while urinating
  • Erectile dysfunction, lack of interest in sex

Drug Interactions :

It may interact with other drugs such as 

  • warfarin
  • Aspirin
  • Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
  • Celebrex (celecoxib)
  • Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)
  • Cymbalta (duloxetine)
  • Ambien (zolpidem)
  • Aleve (naproxen)
  • Gabapentin
  • Advil (ibuprofen)
  • Lyrica (pregabalin)
  • Hydrocodone
  • Alcohol
  • Ibuprofen
  • Lipitor (atorvastatin)
  • Prednisone
  • Singulair (montelukast)
  • Meloxicam
  • Zoloft (sertraline)
  • Naproxen
  • Synthroid (levothyroxine)
  • Tylenol (acetaminophen)
  • Percocet (acetaminophen / oxycodone)
  • Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone)
  • Nexium (esomeprazole)
  • Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
  • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
  • Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
  • Xanax (alprazolam)
  • Zyrtec (cetirizine)
  • Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone)

Precautions :

Tell your doctor if you have  

  • Kidney disease
  • Liver disease
  • Brain disorders
  • Breathing problems such as asthma, COPD
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Disease of the pancreas
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