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Ultram - Online Medication
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Ultram is prescribed to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Ultram is a narcotic pain reliever . Ultram is a non-opioid prescription pain relief medication that is meant to help alleviate moderate to moderately severe pain. Ultram is a synthetic analgesic, not an anti-inflammatory, which means that people who cannot take anti-inflammatories do to their side effects, can often take Ultram to help relieve their pain.
Ultram Dosage
- The usual starting dose for chronic pain is 25 milligrams once a day in the morning.
- The daily dosage is then increased every 3 days until it reaches 200 milligrams taken in four doses of 50 milligrams each. After the phase-in period, Ultram may be taken in doses of 50 to 100 milligrams every 4 to 6 hours, depending on the severity of pain.
- For people with kidney problems, the usual starting dose is 50 to 100 milligrams every 12 hours; and the maximum per day is 200 milligrams. For those with cirrhosis, the usual dose is 50 milligrams every 12 hours.
Uses of Ultram
- Ultram is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
- Ultram is a narcotic pain reliever .
Side Effects of Ultram
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Ultram. Side effects may include:
- Agitation, anxiety, bloating and gas, constipation, convulsive movements, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, feeling of elation, hallucinations, headache, indigestion, itching, nausea, nervousness, sweating, tremor, vomiting, weakness.
Warnings and precautions before taking Ultram:
- If you have stomach problems such as an ulcer, make sure your doctor is aware of them. Ultram may hide the symptoms, making them difficult to diagnose and treat.
- Ultram can cause mental and physical addiction. If you've ever had a problem with narcotic painkillers such as Percocet, Demerol, or morphine, you should avoid Ultram. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you stop taking Ultram abruptly. Such symptoms include anxiety, sweating, insomnia, pain, nausea, tremor, diarrhea, and respiratory problems. A gradual decrease in dosage will help prevent these symptoms.
- Do not take more than the recommended dose of Ultram, since larger doses have been known to cause seizures, especially if you have epilepsy or are taking medications that also increase the risk of seizures. Among such medications are almost all antidepressant drugs, plus narcotics and major tranquilizers such as Loxitane and Stelazine.
- If you have liver or kidney disease, be sure your doctor knows about it. Your dosage may have to be reduced.
Drug Interaction :- If Ultram is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Ultram with the following:
- Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
- Drugs known as MAO inhibitors, including the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate
- Serotonin-boosting antidepressants such as Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft
- "Tricyclic" antidepressants such as Elavil, Norpramin, and Tofranil
- Major tranquilizers such as Thorazine and Stelazine
- Narcotic pain relievers (Demerol, morphine, Darvon, Percocet)
- Promethazine (Mepergan, Phenergan)
- Quinidine (Quinidex)
Overdose
An overdose of Ultram can be fatal. If you suspect an overdose, seek emergency medical treatment immediately. Symptoms of Ultram overdose include:
- Difficult or slowed breathing, drowsiness, coma, seizures, cardiac arrest.
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