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What is the most important information I should know about tramadol?
| Pronunciation: | TRAM a dol |
| Brand: | Ultram, Ultram ER |
Tramadol 50 mg-EON
round, white, imprinted with E 311
Tramadol 50 mg-MYL
round, white, imprinted with M, T7
Tramadol 50 mg-PAR
round, white, imprinted with G, TI 50
Tramadol 50 mg-PP
oval, white, imprinted with R 714
Tramadol 50 mg-TEV
oval, white, imprinted with 93, 58
Tramadol 50 mg-URL
round, white, imprinted with MP 717
Tramadol 50 mg-WAT
round, white, imprinted with 466, WATSON
Ultram 50 mg
oblong, white, imprinted with ULTRAM, 06 59
 | You should not take tramadol if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol. |
Seizures (convulsions) have occurred in some people taking tramadol. You may be more likely to have a seizure while taking tramadol if you have a history of seizures or head injury, a metabolic disorder, or if you are taking certain medicines such as antidepressants, muscle relaxers, or medicine for nausea and vomiting.
Take tramadol exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Do not take more than 300 milligrams of tramadol in one day.
 | Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. A tramadol overdose can be fatal. Overdose symptoms of a tramadol overdose may include drowsiness, shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, extreme weakness, cold or clammy skin, feeling light-headed, fainting, or coma. |
 | Tramadol may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Tramadol should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. |
 | Tramadol can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. |
| Do not stop using tramadol suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, tremors, chills, hallucinations, trouble sleeping, or breathing problems. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication. |
 | Do not crush the tramadol tablet. This medicine is for oral (by mouth) use only. Powder from a crushed tablet should not be inhaled or diluted with liquid and injected into the body. Using this medicine by inhalation or injection can cause life-threatening side effects, overdose, or death. |
| Last updated: | October 05, 2007 |
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