| How Tramadol Functions
Roll of Tramadol:
Medications like tramadol are
used to relieve individuals
from mild to severe pain. This
medication is also used for
coping with pain resulting from
surgery and severe conditions
like cancer and joint pain.
You need your doctor to prescribe
it for you, and directions from
a recommended dose need to be
followed strictly.
Tramadol is consumed in a tablet
form. It may be consumed every
4-6hrs as required, and may
be consumed with or without
food.
Tramadol’s primary function
is to reduce the brain’s
functionality regarding response
and perception; it causes a
person to experience less pain
as a result.
Your doctor should be informed
about any medication that you
may be taking before s/he recommends
Tramadol for you. Also, you
need to tell your doctor if
you are pregnant or planning
to have a child. Accordingly,
s/he will advise you. You would
need to adhere strictly to the
recommended dosage, as missing
out on a dose can upset the
effects. You should not miss
out on a dose. If you happen
to miss a dose, you should not
try and make up for it. You
should skip the missed dose
and move on to the next scheduled
dose.
Side Effects:
Though you may not experience
side effects, the following
are known ones:
• Dizziness –
• upset stomach –
• vomiting –
• headache –
• drowsiness –
• blurred vision –
• diarrhea.
If these last for a prolonged
period, you should tell your
doctor.
You should see your doctor
immediately if you experience
any of the following:
• seizure,
• swelling,
• itching of the face,
• rapid heartbeat,
• redness,
• numbness in the hands
and feet,
• difficulty breathing,
If you happen to take more
than you are supposed to, and
overdose might result. Symptoms
of an overdose would include:
• clammy skin,
• dizziness,
• lightheadedness,
• seizures,
• low body temperature,
• slowed breathing,
• slowed heartbeat,
• drowsiness,
• deep sleep,
• loss of consciousness.
Precautions:
Your doctor should be informed
of medications that you are
on before s/he recommends Tramadol
for you. You need to tell your
doctor if you are allergic to
any of Tramadol’s ingredients
or to codeine and other drugs.
Your doctor particularly needs
to know if you taking:
• MAO inhibitors [phenelzine
(Nardil) etc.];
• anti depressants;
• quinidine;
• sleeping pills;
• pain relievers;
• carbamazepine (Tegretol);
• tranquilizers;
• vitamins.
You are advised not to drive
any vehicle or handle machinery
or appliances that require your
full control and concentration.
This is because Tramadol can
make you drowsy and cause you
to lose control.
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