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Your
doctor may have recommended that you take Ultram (Tramadol) for your
moderate or serious pain, possibly to relieve the pain of migraines or
other forms of inflammation. Physicians that began to use this drug in
1995 were told that it was a non-narcotic pain reliever, and it seemed
to be an optimal option for treating pain. Although it works like an
anti-inflammatory medication, it doesn't cause irritation or damage to
the lining of the stomach like NSAIDS.
Ultram is
an effective pain reliever, much like a narcotic though it is neither a
narcotic nor an opiate.
At a first glance, it
looks like the perfect pain management medication because it offers the
results of both narcotics and opiates, without the negative effects of
either class of medication.
One major disadvantage
of narcotics and opiate medications is their addictive qualities. This
is why many doctors are so hesitant to prescribe them.
If
you have ever been prescribed narcotics, you are probably familiar with
the different type of side effects associated with them and the effect
they can have on the body. These medications can bring on feelings of
euphoria in certain individuals, which makes them want to continue
taking them; ultimately this can result in dependency.
This
is not the case with everyone though. Some people experience nausea and
vomiting or other distressing side effects. Some people experience
drowsiness or excessive itching. Individuals who experience these side
effects are not at high risk for dependency, because they are more
likely to stop taking the medication and just try to cope with the pain
instead.
When taking Ultram, you will not
experience the side effects typical of most narcotics. Your pain will
probably be reduced.
So it seems this drug would
be safe to take without risk of dependency. But now, let's hear about
the dangers of taking Ultram. When this medication first hit the
market, the manufacturer advertised that there was no risk of
dependency, but this has proved to be otherwise. Ultram has been shown
to be a very habit-forming and addictive medication.
One
possible reason for this is that one of the ingredients in Ultram is
the same ingredient used in antidepressant medications. A person can
achieve an increase in overall mood and outlook on life. It does not
provide a high like the one you achieve with narcotics. Instead, it has
a subtle but noticeable effect that makes life seem better when you are
using the medication.
The manufacturer does not
mention that there is also a small amount of narcotic included in the
drug. So combine that with the medication's anti-depressant traits, and
there is a higher risk of addiction.
Some
people attempt to continue with the same medicine on a long-term basis
and do not see any problem with this. This can also happen with
individuals who are taking anti-depressants to overcome problems with
depression. The quality of life is so much better with these
medications that they never want to stop taking them. As with many
other drugs, when you stop taking Ultram, you may experience violent
and sometimes dangerous withdrawal symptoms.
This
seems to happen more frequently to individuals who have developed a
physical and emotional dependence on Ultram. Withdrawal from Ultram is
similar to that of heroin, which is said to be one of the most
frightening and difficult experiences to endure. Fear of withdrawal
symptoms can be a contributing factor to prolonged use.
The
highest daily dosage permitted for Ultram is 400 milligrams, or eight
50mg pills. Some patients abuse Ultram by taking fifteen to twenty 50mg
tablets daily. There have been some instances where a patient has even
forged a prescription in order to obtain pills.
There
are still some physicians who do not know about the dangers of this
medication and continue to prescribe it, despite it being very
habit-forming. Fortunately, some doctors have learned about this
potential problem, and they are limiting the use of this medication.
Your
doctor may not have all of the facts about this medication and the
dependency it has caused for so many people. If you are given a
prescription for Ultram or Tramadol, there is a definite need for
caution when taking them; you can become dependent without even
realizing it.
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